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The Tabernacle
The original - Connecticut Broadleaf over Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. Full-bodied, rich, and one of the benchmark maduros of the modern era.
Wholesale The Tabernacle cigars - distributed by MDC.
The Tabernacle is Foundation Cigar Company's flagship dark cigar - Nick Melillo's tribute to Connecticut Broadleaf, wrapped around rich Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos. It is a critics' favorite and an enthusiast staple. MDC distributes The Tabernacle to venues whose customers take their maduros seriously.
Years in The Tabernacle Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + The Tabernacle
Why MDC stocks The Tabernacle
Nick Melillo earned the nickname "El Padrino de Broadleaf" for a reason, and The Tabernacle is the proof. It is the cigar enthusiasts bring up when the conversation turns to great modern maduros - dark, rich, complex, and consistently well-reviewed since its release. Brands like this give a humidor instant credibility.
MDC carries 8 active Tabernacle SKUs across its lines. In our programs it holds the premium dark-cigar slot: the recommendation for the customer who has smoked everything and wants to be impressed.
“The Tabernacle is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
Core Line-up
The Tabernacle blends MDC distributes
Not every SKU in the The Tabernacle catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.
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The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142
The sibling blend wrapped in Connecticut-grown Havana-seed leaf - spicier and distinct from the Broadleaf original, with the same pedigree.
Venue Fit
Which venues stock The Tabernacle
The Tabernacle is a full-bodied, premium-tier cigar, and it belongs where discerning smokers settle in: cigar lounges above all, plus steakhouses, whiskey bars, and private clubs with a serious after-dinner trade. It rewards a customer with time and a good pour in hand. This is not a beverage-cart cigar - it is the top-shelf anchor that tells your best customers the humidor was built for them, and it holds its price without discounting.
The retail margin math for The Tabernacle
MDC's active Tabernacle SKUs run roughly $256–$347 per box wholesale, and venues typically retail at 1.8x–2.5x wholesale. That is firmly premium territory - and the brand's critical reputation supports the ticket, making it one of the stronger margin-per-stick performers on the dark end of the humidor.
How to build a The Tabernacle program with MDC
The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a The Tabernacle program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.
Because The Tabernacle is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.
Related wholesale brands + programs
Other brands frequently paired with The Tabernacle in MDC programs: Highclere Castle , Charter Oak , Aganorsa Leaf , Roma Craft . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.
Wholesale FAQ
Buying The Tabernacle wholesale - common questions.
Who is the wholesale distributor for The Tabernacle cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes The Tabernacle to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. The Tabernacle has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy The Tabernacle cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with The Tabernacle SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do The Tabernacle cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact The Tabernacle pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return The Tabernacle cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a The Tabernacle SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock The Tabernacle?
Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where The Tabernacle fits in your rotation.
Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a The Tabernacle program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.
Cost of Waiting
Every month without The Tabernacle on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.
We only take 4 new accounts a month
4 spots open for July
P.S. The Tabernacle has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.