Get Certified: Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist (CCST)
The CCST degree is designed to serve the hospitality industry, including fine dining establishments, golf/country clubs, casino lounges, and wine/liquor/cocktail bars and stores. The curriculum and final exam is specially tailored to meet the service needs of these businesses and customers. This professional certification is only available to employees of participating CCST companies. Click here to learn more about the CCST program.
Binder leaves can come from either wrapper or filler plants. A marred wrapper leaf can be used as binder while a strong filler leaf with the necessary burn characteristics can also be used as a binder.
