Cigar lighting revelation

[Blak Smyth]

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 done that before on accident

[czerbe]

Originally Posted by dvickery

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

derrek

Never heard of that one...

[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

[pektel]

I primarily use a bic. Unless I'm outside, then I use a ronson.

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.

[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.