Lighting your cigar - match or torch

[Python]

I use whatever I have on hand. If I break it down, it would be something like this:
Torch - 90%
Disposable (bic) - 9%
Matches - 1%

[bobarian]

Fire is fire. I mainly use a torch.

[carterwsu]

If it's an expensive cigar that I want to savor, then a stick of cedar or matches is my preferred lighting method. For most of the time however, my Colibri Retro suits me just darn fine.

[The Postman]

I don't smoke inside, to it is always a torch or lighter for me.

[smokin5]

Whichever one is closest to my reach from where I'm sitting.

[Pitbull]

I prefer my portable flame thrower

[sonic_mike]

nothing makes a cigar taste better then lighting it with a lambo




to answer your question I use the butane torch.

[epyon26]

Originally Posted by joncaputo

So I have had this argument with several of my friends and there doesnt seem to be a consensus so I thought I would ask the question here. If you are indoors and there are no wind issues at all - and you have at your disposal torch lighter and a box of matches - which would you use to light your cigar and why?

Our two arguments that I have with my friends revolve around this:

1. torch lighter - fast and easy and better able to get a more even light across the foot

2. matches - argument here being using a torch can adversely affect flavor and matches are always ideal for cigars

What you do you guys think?

does it mater, I ues anything i can to light one up. The only thing I dont ues is a candle because of the wax, or strips of sapy wood (ex. pine).

[tampabaycigarradio]

I like my torch. nice long hot flame so i can just "toast" the end before puffing away . nice and even burn that way for me.