The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf David by Foundation Cigar Company hits hard with its 5-inch figurado shape wearing that signature Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. This box-pressed perfecto comes in 25-count bundles priced at $281.25, packing Nicaraguan fillers under Mexican San Andrés binder. The dark oily wrapper smells like fermented chocolate even before lighting - classic Broadleaf vibes through and through.
Cold draw gives sweet raisin notes followed by immediate earthiness upon lighting. First inch delivers black coffee grounds and damp soil flavors with molasses undertones. Smoke output stays moderate but thick, coating the palate like bitter dark chocolate. Retrohale shows white pepper zing without overwhelming the cocoa core.
At the bulge point, burnt caramel emerges alongside dry walnut textures. Nicaraguan tobaccos flex with espresso bean intensity while the Mexican binder adds baking spice complexity. Draw tightens slightly but resolves with proper rotation. Ash holds solid inch-plus despite perfecto taper.
Last third introduces leathery tones and mineral bitterness typical of Broadleaf. Nicotine builds steadily - novice smokers might feel it behind the eyes by this point. Sweetness fades into charred oak territory, needing slower pacing to avoid acrid finish. Cut it at 45-minute mark for optimal experience.
