How To Use Cedar Strips To Light A Cigar
Lighting a cigar correctly is vital to ensuring the best smoking experience. There are numerous steps involved in doing so and, oftentimes, smokers have as much of a preference in regards to lighting their cigar as they do toward which types of cigars they prefer. Cedar strips are one of the less-common ways that smokers light-up and they offer an interesting twist on enjoying one’s smoke.
Many cigar smokers seek to experience their smoke in a way that keeps it completely free of flavors imparted by chemicals. Some smokers claim to be able to taste lighter fluid when using lighters fueled by liquids and, for them, a butane cigar lighter or a match is the typical choice. Cedar strips are used by those who want something entirely different out of their experience.
Cedar is a good lighting device as it burns quickly, easily and hot. Cedar is also resistant to rot which means that a pack of strips can last a very long time if they’re not frequently used. Some smokers claim cedar adds a flavor all its own and some claim they can’t taste a thing. The latter is usually the goal with those who prefer this method of lighting their cigars.
A match or a lighter is used to ignite the cedar strip. These strips will usually burn for more than long enough to light a cigar. Sometimes they can be used for several. The flame is applied to the cigar as would any other flame: The cigar should be rotated while puffing to produce a nice, even cherry and to avoid any part of the cigar from becoming too hot. Be sure that the strip is extinguished fully before setting it aside!
Cedar strips offer something different for one’s cigar-smoking experience. The smell of burning cedar being immediately followed by the smell of high-quality, burning tobacco is really quite pleasant. If one is truly looking for a gourmet experience, cedar strips can be a nice addition to the smoking ritual.
Ryder is the owner of an online specialty lighters store and has expert knowledge of butane accessories, including utility lighters.