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Originally Posted by Chingo
How do you light a cigar with a torch lighter?
I had been used to using regular flame lighters and tried using a torch for the first time the other day. If I wasn't charring the heck out of it, I was burning the heck out of it. I also couldn't tell whether it was actually lit or just charred when using the torch lighter.
Now I'm not sure if the Oliveros tasted bitter because it was or because of my lighting "technique"  . |
I was taught to "Toast" the foot first, never letting the flame touch the foot. Give a few quick puffs and it should be lit. Most of the time, though, I do end up applying a little flame to the foot as I draw to ensure I get it lit. Try to avoid setting the foot on fire.
Charring can cause the bitterness, give a few outward puffs before you draw if you think you charred it.