Alcohol actually works.

Originally Posted by Silound

As far as I know, you can't buy scotch or bourbon with a high enough proof to light. Drinking type alcohol must be of 148 proof or higher to light, 180 proof or higher to burn reliably.

Absolutely correct, sir! Moonshine works very well in this aspect, but is much harder to find. In any event, why waste good booze when wooden kitchen matches are cheaper!!!!!

(last time I tried the moonshine-in-the-lighter trick was better than 20 years ago, and I did it to prove to a bunch of old guys that it really would work; Now I know better than to waste it if I've got it!)

[smokeyscotch]

Wanted to update that my excitement has dwindled. I have used Denatured and 90% isopropyl, and both as was advised to me evaporate quickly. It is o.k. around the house, but not trustworthy enough for a herf or anything. It does give a great light though. Worth a try I guess.