How to Buy Cigar Lighters

Finding the right cigar lighter is almost as important as selecting the right cigar for your taste. Lighters can be found online or in any cigar shop, but first several items must be considered, such as lifestyle, frequency of use, and of course how much you're willing to spend.

Instructions

1. Get rid of your cigarette lighter and leave the matches in the drawer-these can ruin a cigar. Because cigars are made with moist tobacco, opposed to the dry tobacco used in cigarettes, it is best to use a lighter made specifically for cigars. They have a broader flame and use clean-burning fuel. The combination of these two factors makes for a better tasting cigar.

2. Prioritize your needs. If you are an outdoorsy person and plan on enjoying cigars in the great outdoors, then a windproof cigar lighter is crucial. Adventure lighters are torch lighters that can come equipped with a compass, waterproof case, lanyard and floating devices.

3. Choose butane or torch. Butane lighters use a clean burning fuel that won't alter the cigar's taste. They are also wind- and waterproof and provide a precise flame that allows for a more evenly lit cigar. Torch lighters produce a bright blue or green flame with an intensity that can be more easily controlled.

4. Decide how much you're willing to spend. A good, wind-resistant lighter with refillable butane costs in the $50-$100 range, while a designer lighter can run you up to $200.

5. Show off your personality. If you're looking for a cigar lighter that also makes for a good conversation piece-perhaps for a gift-go with one of the hundreds of usable collector's lighters on the market. Beer bottles, fire extinguishers, microphones, dynamite and cigarettes are some examples of the unique lighters available.