Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142

Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142

Size: Corona (5¼″ × 46), Robusto (5″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 52), David Perfecto (5 × 54), Goliath Perfecto (5 × 58), Lancero (7″ × 40)
Vitola: Mixed parejo and perfecto formats
Wrapper: Rare Connecticut Havana Seed No. 142 (three‑year fermented)
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Fillers: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Hickory wood, dark cocoa, almond, cashew, cinnamon, clove, leather, citrus zest, pepper, earth, cream, licorice
Pairing Notes: Full-bodied coffee, aged bourbon or rye, porter or stout, dark chocolate desserts, toasted nuts
Manufacturer: Foundation Cigar Co. (blended by Nick Melillo, produced at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, Nicaragua) 

Privada Storytelling

Named for the Ark of the Covenant and honoring Melillo’s Connecticut roots, the #142 is a meditation on tradition and patience. Featuring a rare wrapper fermented for three years and lit at AJ Fernandez’s factory, it’s a crafted statement of reverence. In Privada’s collection, Tabernacle #142 is sacred space—a cigar built for reflection, depth, and respect.

Flavor Journey

This cigar opens on a strong, earthy note—hickory and cedar meet creamy leather and milk-chocolate sweetness, while an early burst of pepper invigorates the palate. As it moves through the midsection, the core deepens: almond, cashew, cinnamon, clove, and rich dark cocoa interlace over a base of earth and cedar. Retrohales bring bright citrus zest and peppery punch, while a delicately sweet licorice note rounds each draw. It finishes with firm leather, crisp wood, and lingering mocha, maintaining balance through medium‑full strength and body. 

Why It Belongs in Privada

This is craftsmanship elevated: rare wrapper, extended fermentation, multi-origin core, and precise construction. It demands and rewards attention. Privada curates smokes that resonate in ritual—Tabernacle #142 offers legacy and layer, without compromise.