Description
The Foundation Tabernacle Broadleaf Goliath is a premium cigar with the following specifications:
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Size: 5 x 58 (Perfecto)
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Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
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Binder: Mexican San Andrés
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Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
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Strength: Medium to Full
Flavor Profile:
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Primary Notes: Dark chocolate, coffee, earth, and black pepper
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Secondary Notes: Cedar, leather, and hints of sweetness
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Finish: Long with lingering earthy and spicy tones
The Goliath offers a complex smoking experience, starting with rich dark chocolate and espresso notes, transitioning to earthier flavors with hints of cedar and leather in the middle, and finishing with bold coffee and spice. Retrohales reveal additional nuances of cream and pepper.
Construction and performance are generally praised, with a smooth draw, even burn, and consistent smoke production. The cigar produces dense, chewy smoke throughout the experience.
Released in 2020 as part of Foundation's Tabernacle line, the Goliath is manufactured at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. It features distinctive packaging with Ethiopian-style artwork depicting the biblical story of David and Goliath.
While some reviewers find the Goliath to be a superior smoking experience compared to its smaller counterpart, the David, others note that it may not fully showcase the rich Connecticut Broadleaf flavors expected from the line. Overall, the Tabernacle Goliath is considered a full-flavored, complex cigar that offers an engaging smoking experience for those who enjoy bold, full-bodied cigars.
