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Explore ICSI Education →Cigar Culture Summit Africa 2026 · Johannesburg
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Johannesburg
The Garden Venue · 23–25 October 2026
Meet the International Cigar Sommelier Institute at the first Cigar Culture Summit Africa and discover how ICSI brings together professional education, applied science and digital intelligence for the modern cigar hospitality environment.
Live Session · Stream B, Connoisseur's Deep Dive
Storage, Collection &Investment
How to Care for Your Cigars
Workshop Room 1 · 13:45 · Saturday 24 October
Join Anthony Azar, Founder of ICSI, for a working session on what keeps a collection in condition over time, and how the Cigar Peak-Flavor System® turns storage decisions into something you can repeat.
- Humidity, temperature and storage conditions
- Humidor selection and maintenance
- Open to every level of experience
Measured storage. Consistent condition.
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Peak Flavor
Determine optimal RH conditions
Pairing
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Similar Blends
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