Institutional Authority

The Cigar Infusion Academy™

The official institutional authority governing the disciplined practice of cigar infusion— through standards, curriculum, and examination.

Official Authority: The Cigar Infusion Method™
Positioning: Structured mastery, sensory discipline, and ethical innovation.

Mandate

Structure Over Hype

The Academy exists to formalize cigar infusion as a disciplined craft—not a gimmick. Certification is earned through defined modules, controlled protocols, and examination.

Standardization
Protocols & Method

Defined process, repeatable outcomes, controlled variables, documented results.

Evaluation
Exams & Validation

Written assessment, practical submission, and live validation where applicable.

Governance
Integrity & Enforcement

Credential misuse is actionable through the Academy’s registry and standards.

Certification Structure

Curriculum with Defined Levels

Programs are structured into levels. Each level contains modules, required practice, and examination. Acceptance is selective. Certification is not automatic.

Level I
Foundations of Cigar Infusion™

Core method, safety, variables, timing, sensory calibration, documentation.

Level II
Advanced Application™

Aromatic architecture, controlled experimentation, pairing logic, refinement.

Level III
Certified Host™

Ritual design, service protocol, event execution, guest experience standards.

Examination

Certification Is Earned

The Academy certifies only when competence is demonstrated. Examinations include: written assessment, practical documentation, and validation standards aligned with The Cigar Infusion Method™.

Written
Method Comprehension

Principles, variable control, safety rules, sensory theory, and protocol accuracy.

Practical
Documented Execution

Proof of process: logs, timing, cigar selection rationale, results analysis.

Validation
Live Review

Selective in-person / live session validation for credential confirmation.

Founding Cohort

Limited Intake

The Academy begins with a controlled cohort to protect standards and establish institutional credibility. Applications are reviewed. Entry is selective.

Governance

Institutional Control

The Academy maintains standards, certification records, and verification. The Founding Charter governs institutional authority and the issuance of credentials.