Foundation The Tabernacle
Foundation's flagship broadleaf-wrapped cigar.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Foundation Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Mexican San Andrés |
| Filler | Honduras and Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Maduro and Broadleaf (dark, sweet, rich) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Boutique |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, cigar-coop.com, cigaraficionado.com, cigardojo.com, developingpalates.com, halfwheel.com, kohnhed.com, leafenthusiast.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Foundation The Tabernacle use?
The Foundation The Tabernacle uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, with a Mexican San Andrés binder and Honduras and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the Foundation The Tabernacle?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Foundation The Tabernacle made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Foundation The Tabernacle, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 (98%), Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida (98%), CAO Flathead (93%), CAO Brazilia (92%). For something less well known, try the Fratello Bianco.
