Lighting technique

Originally Posted by Garbandz

The best way I have found is to light a cigar off the previous cigar...

Winner....

Originally Posted by markem

Do whatever works for you.

More or less what it comes down to...

Originally Posted by markem

a quick memory check shows at least 7 different methods depending on the condtitons and also the stick.

What? Really? 7 Different methods? wow man, that's serious...

Originally Posted by jjirons69

Situation dictates. Riding in a golf cart or boat, may have to draw and light at the same time. Lounging, I may slowly toast, blow, and draw. Each cigar gets whatever is needed when the time comes.

Sound observation...

Originally Posted by bobarian

In the end what you have is a bunch of rolled up dry leaves. There really is no "right" method. Before torches were prevalent, smokers used soft flames, matches, cedar spills and ultimately a piece of wood pulled out of the camp fire. Whatever method feels good to you is fine. Just like the type of cutter, size of cigar, drink pairing, its all a matter of personal preference.

Sage like advice with very valid historical reference...


As for my preferred method, I Toast then after extinguishing and moving the cigar away from the lighter, I draw bringing the cigar to a glow, then retouch and repeat if needed, which isn't typically often as I use a triple flame torch...

/rant

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