New cigar smokers have quite a bit to learn. Just a few of these include the proper lighting process, how to relight a cigar and even how to take care of uneven burns. However, one of the very first lessons should involve the proper lighting implements. Most smokers believe that using Zippo lighters is an acceptable thing. It is not. You should never use a Zippo to light a cigar, unless you simply do not want to enjoy that smoke. Why should you avoid these lighters? What are your options?
The reason you should avoid these lighters is because of the fuel they burn. These lighters use standard lighter fluid, which is filled with impurities. When burned, this fuel releases those impurities as odors and tastes, most of which are not remotely nice. When you use such a lighter to fire up your cigar, you risk allowing those odors and tastes to make their way into your cigar, ruining the taste and smell that you want.
In fact, any type of lighter that uses standard lighter fluid should be avoided. Instead, you should opt for the new torch lighters on the market, as these use butane. Butane has no odor, no taste and no color. This is because it is virtually free of impurities. Therefore, when you use it to light your cigar, you'll taste only the cigar and nothing else.
Dedicated cigar smokers prefer to use matches, or matches and cedar shavings to light up. They do this because the aromas and tastes emitted from burning cedar can have a pleasant effect on your cigar. Of course, you likely do not have the time or patience for this method, so torch lighters should be your lighters of choice. In addition to the benefits derived from using butane, these lighters are windproof and available in single, double and even triple jet forms. That means you can light up in even a strong wind.
Therefore, when lighting up your cigar, the best option is to put the Zippo down and opt for a butane torch lighter. These will help ensure that no additional tastes or aromas make their way into your smoke and that you are able to light up even if it's windy outside. Tobacco lovers the world over have discovered the benefits of butane and torch lighters, and you should find out what these devices have to offer you.
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Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including lotus cigar lighters , Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring cigar lighter maintenance .
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