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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.

TPCCCigar rating92out of 100Outstanding
New rating mark

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.

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