Cigar Mastery 102

About This Course

Take your cigar knowledge to the next level with this in-depth course designed for senior F&B staff, cigar lounge hosts, and hospitality professionals. Whether you’re guiding guests, managing inventory, or enhancing a luxury experience, this course helps you deepen your understanding of cigars—from their origins to pairing and storage.

In this course, you will learn:

• The history and evolution of cigars across cultures

• Different cigar types, sizes, and shapes—and how to explain them to guests

• The fundamentals of tobacco cultivation, fermentation, and ageing

• Proper cigar service, lighting, cutting, and guest presentation techniques

• How to pair cigars with spirits, wine, coffee, and guest preferences

• Best practices for cigar storage, humidor setup, and inventory rotation

• Legal and health considerations for responsible cigar service

Each chapter includes a short quiz, with a final assessment at the end of the course. Successful completion earns a certificate in “Cigar Mastery.”

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Cigars

Explores the history of cigars, from Mayan origins to European expansion, major cigar-producing countries, and how ageing affects flavour and balance.

Chapter 2 - Types of Cigars

Covers cigar anatomy, shapes, and popular sizes such as Robusto, Corona, and Churchill, explaining how each influences taste and burn time.

Chapter 3 - Tobacco Fundamentals

Details different tobacco types, cultivation, curing, fermentation, and ageing processes that define aroma, texture, and cigar strength.

Chapter 4 - Serving and Pairing

Teaches refined cigar service techniques, proper cutting and lighting, and advanced pairing strategies with spirits, wine, and coffee.

Chapter 5 - Storage and Maintenance

Explains how to set up and maintain humidors, monitor humidity and temperature, and preserve cigar quality under ideal conditions.

Chapter 6 - Cigar Rotation and Inventory

Covers stock management, rotation methods for even ageing, record-keeping, and resolving common storage issues like mould or dryness.

Chapter 7 - Legal and Health Aspects

Outlines tobacco laws, age restrictions, and responsible service practices to create a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment.