🔥 Lighting 101: The Proper Way to Fire Up a Cigar

Lighting a cigar isn’t about rushing — it’s about setting the stage for the smoke. Here’s the breakdown:

1️⃣ Toast the Foot First – Hold the flame just close enough to warm the foot (end of the cigar) without touching it. Rotate slowly until the edge starts to darken.

2️⃣ Keep the Flame Off the Leaf – Don’t jam the cigar into the flame. Let the heat, not direct fire, do the work.

3️⃣ Even Burn is Everything – Once the cigar is glowing, take your first few puffs while continuing to rotate. Check for an even orange ring around the foot.

💡 Pro Tip: Matches or butane torches are best. Avoid Zippo fluid lighters — they’ll ruin the flavor.

👉 How do you usually light your cigars — matches, torch, or soft flame?

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Matches

Torch

Soft Flame

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