My Evertorch works great in the winter compared to most other torches. Getting the soft flame lit with the flint and than activating the torch portion seems to be the best solution for the cooler months. Here's a vid I found on Youtube showing how it works. (not my video) They're a little pricey when compared to a Ronson but there are cheaper version out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo91vL5WmeM