Independent by design
One number. The work behind it.
TPCC uses separate 100-point systems for cigars and cigar lounges. The marks are compact; the evidence behind them is not.
Cigar score
A transparent four-part tasting.
30Construction & burn
30Flavor development
25Balance & finish
15Character
The badge is a conclusion, not decoration.
Every reviewed cigar receives a TPCC score out of 100 only after a documented panel tasting. Dossiers without that work remain visibly marked N/R.
Read the cigar methodologyNew · Lounge ratings
The room now earns its number, too.
Air, humidor, service, atmosphere and hospitality are scored separately after a documented in-person evaluation.
See the lounge scoreTPCCLounge ratingN/R100-point scaleVisit pending