How to light a Cigar – Is there an etiquette for lighting a cigar?
This is as delicate as that wrapper color question! Everyone seems to have their own opinion on this! You should light your cigars in a way that it provides an even burn from the start, prevents any bitter taste during the lighting process. 1. If you use a match, wait till the sulphur burns off before using it to light you cigar. Also if you can find those fancy long cedar matches all the better. 2. If you use a lighter, use a butane one. The gasoline based ones impart a foul flavor to your smoke. This statement is not popular with the Zippo manufacturer, so in rebuttal they published a little book that explains that if you allow the flame to burn for a few seconds all of the disturbing odor will dissipate. Try and see for yourself. 3. Some people claim that the only proper implement for lighting up is a cedar spill. A cedar spill is a long thin strip of spanish cedar which is lit first and then used in turn to light your cigar. You will typically see these in use at fancy cigar dinner
