Lighter or matches?

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by RichieBklyn

Great posts guys, it would be nice if some people could say more about taste differences, before I invest in a good torch, getting a good light and burn after going thru about 3 or 4 matches...

I have smoked several thousand cigars and notice no difference in taste using all methods of lighting. I use a single flame torch as it is most efficient. Much like cigars its all a matter of personal preference.

These run about $2 each delivered if you buy 3. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by bobarian

I have smoked several thousand cigars and notice no difference in taste using all methods of lighting. I use a single flame torch as it is most efficient. Much like cigars its all a matter of personal preference.

These run about $2 each delivered if you buy 3. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

If you don't mind something a little bigger these also are cheap and work great. And they seem to run forever on a fill.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-130...e-lighter-1320

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by bobarian

I have smoked several thousand cigars and notice no difference in taste using all methods of lighting. I use a single flame torch as it is most efficient. Much like cigars its all a matter of personal preference.

Bob is wise. And while I have not smoked nearly the number of cigars he has, I have smoked enough that I notice no difference in taste and use a torch as my preference but will use anything as the need dictates.

[lenguamor]

Originally Posted by bobarian

I have smoked several thousand cigars and notice no difference in taste using all methods of lighting. I use a single flame torch as it is most efficient. Much like cigars its all a matter of personal preference.

Originally Posted by pnoon

Bob is wise. And while I have not smoked nearly the number of cigars he has, I have smoked enough that I notice no difference in taste and use a torch as my preference but will use anything as the need dictates.

This; no difference in flavor from one to the next, only a measurable difference in convenience.