Tabernacle

The Tabernacle line from Nicholas Melillo’s Foundation Cigar Company is a deeply personal tribute to the history and sacredness of tobacco. Melillo, a renowned blender, is particularly passionate about Connecticut-grown leaf, and The Tabernacle showcases his mastery of this prized tobacco. The brand is revered by connoisseurs for its complexity, richness, and its reverent approach to blending.


Here at Stixx Cigar House, we are proud to showcase the two celebrated expressions of The Tabernacle. Discover the original Tabernacle Broadleaf, a full-bodied smoke that uses a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper to deliver rich notes of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, and red pepper. Or, for a different profile, experience the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT, which features a unique wrapper that provides a complex smoke with notes of cedar, spice, and a natural sweetness.


Explore our collection below and find the Tabernacle experience that speaks to you.

A cardboard box labeled 'The Tabernacle, The Assembly of the Called of God, Dothan, Alabama' sitting on a wooden surface.
Inside a wooden box, there are five cigars with luxury wrapping.
A bundle of cigars wrapped with a black ribbon, placed on a wooden box labeled 'The Tabernacle' with a dark background.
A wooden box with the logo and text 'The Tabernacle' printed on the side, placed on a dark wooden surface.
A wooden box with a carved figure of a fisherman holding a fishing rod, and a small framed photo or certificate attached to the front, placed on a dark wooden surface against a dark background.
Open wooden box containing five cigars with red and gold bands, tied together with a blue ribbon, and a deck of tobacco cards.

  • Crafted by Foundation Cigar Company. This cigar offers a full-bodied experience with rich, complex flavors. Expect notes of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, and red pepper, complemented by hints of cedar and a subtle sweetness. The cigar provides a satisfying and memorable smoke, particularly for those who enjoy bolder profiles, with a creamy texture and aroma and a well-balanced finish.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black coffee, Espresso.

    Soft Drinks: Darker sodas like coke, spicy herbal teas.

    Beer: Craft beers like IPA’s, ales, stouts. Porters pair well with this cigar.

    Spirits: Dark Rum, Bourbon, whiskey, Scotch, well aged Anejo Tequila.

    Wine: Nothing but a BIG bold red with this cigar…Pull out the Caymus Cabernet.

  • The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT Robusto offers a medium to full-bodied experience with notes of cedar, spice, and earthiness, complemented by a natural sweetness. Expect a complex and lingering finish with flavors like dark chocolate, nuts, and cinnamon. Other subtle notes also include hints of coffee, pepper, and creaminess.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Coffee:  Black coffee or with cream and sugar, Espresso, Latte.

    Soft Drinks: Darker sodas like coke. herbal teas.

    Beer: Golden/amber Ale’s, IPA’s, wheat and stout…I’ll have another Genness please.

    Spirits: Well-aged Scotch, Cognac, dark rum and pineapple with ginger beer or a Paloma Sunrise for added fun.

    Wine: Full-bodied Pinot Noir or with bold Cabernet.  A creamy chardonnay will set off the nuts and creaminess in this cigar as well.