Palate Academy · 5 Minutes
Step 1 of 6 Palate Academy Intake
Starter
$149
  • Palate intake assessment
  • Custom 30-day roadmap
  • Weekly cigar picks
  • Tasting note templates
  • Final Palate Profile PDF
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Guided
$297
  • Everything in Starter
  • 4 weekly check-ins
  • Personal note feedback
  • Pairing recommendations
  • Humidor starter guide
Concierge
$597
  • Everything in Guided
  • 2 live 1:1 sessions
  • Curated purchase list
  • Multi-category pairing
  • 60-day access
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Let's Begin

Tell me about
yourself.

This is the foundation of your Pairdigm experience. No guesswork — everything that follows is built personally around your answers here.

Helps with local cigar recommendations and curated drops

Not sure which tier? Select "I'm exploring" — book a $25 discovery session, credited toward any sprint within 30 days

Cigar Background

Where are you
on your journey?

No wrong answers. I work with first-time smokers and seasoned collectors — I just need to know where to meet you.

New to Cigars Less than 1 year
Casual Smoker 1–3 years, occasional
Regular Smoker 3+ years, weekly habit
Enthusiast Humidor, studied the craft
Yes
Not Yet
Considering It
Flavor Profile

What does your
palate gravitate to?

Select all that apply — even if you're not sure. Your gut reaction is data.

Mild Light, smooth
Medium Balanced body
Full Bold, robust
Cedar Woody, dry
Earth Soil, leather
Cream Smooth, buttery
Spice Pepper, zest
Chocolate Dark, cocoa
Coffee Roasted, bitter
Sweet Honey, caramel
Floral Light, aromatic
Lifestyle & Context

How do you
experience cigars?

Context shapes recommendation. A celebratory smoke calls for something different than a quiet evening ritual.

Solo Ritual Quiet time, reflection
Social Setting With friends, gatherings
Celebration Milestones, occasions
With a Pairing Whiskey, coffee, wine
Whiskey
Coffee
Wine
Craft Beer
Craft Soda
None Yet
Your Goals

What do you want
to walk away with?

This shapes your entire 30-day sprint. Be honest — there's no wrong goal.

Build My Vocabulary Know what I'm tasting
Discover New Cigars Expand my palate
Master Pairings Cigar + beverage harmony
Shop with Confidence Stop guessing at the shop
Almost There

Ready to begin
your sprint.

Review your submission below. Once you hit submit, I'll review your intake personally and reach out within 24 hours to confirm your sprint start date.

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