How to Choose a Cigar Lighter

by Drew Lannom

Lighting your cigar is, of course, a prerequisite to smoking it. However, choosing the right lighting option is pretty important. You have quite a few choices out there, but what makes the best lighter for your cigars? Should you use a lighter? Should you go the traditional route and use matches? Let’s take a look at the various options out there and what they have to offer.

A lighter designed to light up a cigarette has a shorter, thinner flame as this is all that is needed to light up a thin cigarette stick. Cigars are much thicker and wider than a cigarette. If you attempt to use a cigarette lighter on a cigar you run the risk of damaging your cigar. A cigarette lighter might also cause your cigar to have an uneven burn, which can ruin the flavor of the cigar and make the experience less enjoyable.

Butane lighters provide a clean burning fuel and allow users to produce a desirable flame size. You can find quality butane lighters that are resistant to wind and water. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, these factors will become important to you. Butane torch lighters are very suitable for outdoor use and can produce an easily controllable flame.

Common lighters are often used by smokers who don’t necessarily claim to be purists. It’s far easier to get an even light with a lighter than with matches or wood strips. However, chances are good that you will notice some aftertaste from the lighter fluid, at least on the first few draws on your cigar. If that’s off putting, you choose another option.

Shop around for a cigar lighter that fits your unique sense of style and offers a reliable, broad flame. You’ll find that there are hundreds of different types of lighters for cigars that are simple in appearance and function, while others include an intricate design and have multiple functions. To find discounts on quality lighters, shop online where you’ll find the most options and the lowest prices. You can then read customer reviews, review pictures, and then decide for yourself which one will best suit your needs.

Drew is a consultant for an online specialty cigar lighters store and has expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including zippo lighters.

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