Cigar lighting revelation

I use the OPs method on smaller gauge sticks.
On big ring gauge cigars I get the flame close and move it around until I see some glowing evenly on the foot. Then I purge it before taking the first draw. Its easier for me to get an even light that way.
Out in my garage I use a propane torch. You have to hold it about six inches away but its always evenly lit.

[kuzi16]

Originally Posted by FriendlyMan

Very interesting to learn this. I think its here or it was probably on the old fourm where I read that the disposable lighters are ussally not butane.
I guess I got wrong info.

bics are butane.
the only reason i dont use them is because they are not wind resistant/proof.
and i smoke outside as much as i can.

[FriendlyMan]

I just want to share that I knew about this toast lighting method for a long time but just out of pure laziness I usally just light and puff. After reading this thread yesterday.
Just now I took my time and lit my cigar by toasting from a distance. I have to say its is definitely a whole different experience. The cigar is just so much better, all I taste and smell is cigar flavor. Not burnt smoke. A lesson learnd.

[Islayphile]

Originally Posted by dvickery

try this next...something i picked up from heiko in switzerland...i dont cut the cigar until after lighting.

derrek

I've been doing it that way for years...I fully light the foot and then snip off the cap.

I find they burn better and taste slightly better as well.

Even if it's just my imagination re: the taste

[ktblunden]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I lite mine a little different, I never draw a flame into the cigar.
I toast it at a distance and then get the entire foot to glow even, blowing on the foot helps. Then I softly draw and recheck the foot for even glow and burn.

There are several ways to lite a cigar, glad you found one that works!

That's exactly what I do. It takes a little longer, but you don't get those first couple harsh puffs that scorch your palate right off the bat. People always look at me weird while I take my time getting the tip how I want it while they light and get puffing within seconds, but I always do it my way.

I light similar to how Shane does it. Toast the foot completely, purge, draw. I always purge a little before drawing any smoke through the cigar.

[oooo35980]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I lite mine a little different, I never draw a flame into the cigar.
I toast it at a distance and then get the entire foot to glow even, blowing on the foot helps. Then I softly draw and recheck the foot for even glow and burn.

There are several ways to lite a cigar, glad you found one that works!

I use this method as well, I only draw flame through the cigar if I get one that keeps going out, it seems to keep the cigar burning a bit longer when I do it that way.

[Newbie_nick]

Now, I'm itchin' to try that new method! Thanks for all of the input, gang!!

[area51]

I always toast the foot until it is a nice glow and then blow on it to even it out.
Great post OP.