Description
The Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 Goliath is a premium cigar known for its rich and complex flavor profile. Here are the key details:
Size: 5 x 58 (Perfecto)
Wrapper: Havana Seed CT #142 (grown in Connecticut, often referred to as a variation of Cuban-seed tobacco)
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
Strength: Medium to Full
Manufacturer: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua
Flavor Profile:
This cigar offers a dynamic flavor experience with notes of:
Primary Flavors: Earth, leather, cedar, and black pepper.
Secondary Notes: Hay, almonds, clay, and potato chips, with hints of raspberry jam sweetness on the retrohale.
Finish: Long with lingering earthy and spicy tones.
The final third intensifies with more leather and earth, accompanied by increased black pepper on the retrohale.
Construction and Performance:
The Goliath features a dark, espresso-brown wrapper with a velvety texture.
It has a smooth draw and produces copious amounts of thick smoke, though the burn may require occasional corrections.
The cigar's construction is praised for its overall quality, despite some burn inconsistencies.
Reception:
The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 Goliath is noted for its bold and aggressive flavor profile compared to other sizes in the line. It is recommended for those seeking a stronger version of the Tabernacle blend with a focus on earthy and spicy notes.
