Colibri
Colibri is one of the most well-known cigar lighter manufacturers. Colibri Cigar lighters come in many styles. All are well-crafted. If you are serious about you cigar smoking, you want to be serious about you gear. A Colibri will show that you are a true cigar aficionado.
Wind-Resistant Lighters a Must-Have
When you're shopping for cigar lighters, make sure you get a wind-resistant lighter, especially if you think you'll ever be lighting cigars outdoors -- and with ongoing smoking bans in public places, cigar smoking outdoors is going to be happening a lot more. Virtually all torch lighters are wind-resistant. If you plan to go with a standard cigar lighter, make sure you see the wind-resistant label before you buy.
Laser-Powered Cigar Lighters
If you've ever clicked and clicked on a lighter rying in vain to get sparks from an old flint and wick, you'll appreciate one of the newest inventions in cigar lighters: the laser-triggered cigar lighter. The idea is simple. Instead of a trigger, there's a touchless sensor with a tiny laser beam. Break the beam with your finger and the flame comes on. Laser-triggered cigar lighters also make great gifts for the gadget-loving cigar smoker on your list.
How to light a cigar
After you properly cut your cigar, it is time to light it. Practice patience when doing so. First you must warm the cigar by holding it at a 90 degree angel above the flame of the cigar lighter, but not directly in it. Placing it directly in the flame will cause it to be too hot. Rotate the cigar until all parts are evenly charred. Then place the cigar in you mouth and puff lightly while rotating to create an even burn.
Carry a Torch
Cigarette lighters are designed to produce a small flame for a few seconds. To light a cigar, you need a lighter that produces a big flame that lasts long enough to successfully toast and light even the most moist premium cigar. You need a cigar lighter with a torch flame. Torch lighters produce serious flames that can last long enough to light even the most moist cigars. You can find them online or in most cigar shops. Just remember to be careful with the flames.
How to enjoy a lit cigar
Learn to appreciate your cigar after igniting it with your cigar lighter. Enjoyment is what you are striving for. There is no rush to the finish line. You must smoke in slow regular puffs. This allows you to control the burn and get the most out of you cigar.
Double the Flame, Double the Heat
Some cigar lighters come with either a double or a triple flame. These lighters are built exactly like they sound: with two or three flames instead of one. The idea here is that multiple flames better toast the cigar before lighting because they cover more area. Good idea or marketing gimmick? Depends on your point of view, but many serious cigar smokers swear by them.
What to light a cigar with
There are only two products proper for lighting a cigar. One is a lighter and you should only use butane cigar lighters. Torch Lighters are the most popular style. This is a kind of cigar lighter that produces an intense blue flame like a hand torch. This type of flame will light your cigar the right way. Cedar or wooden matches also work well for lighting your cigar.
Butane lighters
Never use petrol or gas lighters on your cigar. You should only use butane cigar lighters. You should not use candles or a stove. Nor should you use wax matches. These ways of lighting a cigar will emit odors, which the cigar will quickly absorb. This will ruin the taste of the cigar.
Cigar Lighters
Cigars are very different than cigarettes. They are made with moist tobacco rather than dry tobacco. Properly lighting a cigar with a cigarette lighter is filled with risk. From outright damage to uneven burn is possible. You need a lighter designed for the job.
Cigar lighters designed for cigars tend to have a broader flame. They use clean burning butane (preferably triple or more filtered). Butane, unlike lighter fluid, does not affect the taste of the cigar. The best lighters for cigars are double or triple flame butane flint lighters, as well as torch lighters.
Torch lighters use butane that produces an intense blue or green flame that looks like it could weld steel. The flame will properly light your cigar evenly but be careful not to char the cigar, as it could affect the taste.
What to Pay for a Decent Cigar Lighter
Plan on paying at least $50 for a good cigar lighter, with refillable butane and a wind-resistant flame. You can get solid torch lighters for between $50 and $100. If you want a designer lighter that looks great and impresses your cigar-smoking friends, be prepared to pay well over $100 and up $200 for collectable lighters.
Invest in a Decent Lighter
Unless you enjoy exercises in frustration, don't try to light your premium cigar with matches, especially book matches. Lighting a premium cigar takes time, energy and a good lighter. You've likely already invested in premium cigars, a good cutter, perhaps even a humidor. Go ahead and splurge on a decent cigar lighter, even a torch lighter if you can, to make your cigar experience everything you want it to be.
Cigar lighter/cigar cutter combination
A handy feature in the cigar world are combination cigar cutter lighters. These creations are quite convenient, especially if you are away from home. This will leave a little more room in your pocket. Plus, you will be on the ˇ°cuttingˇ± edge of cigar paraphernalia.