You can use several different methods of fire to light it, but whatever you use, light the cigar gently, evenly and slowly. Don’t rush it! This is supposed to be a relaxing experience.
This entire process can take up to a minute, but the cigar will taste the way it’s supposed to taste and will help prevent an uneven burn. Remember, it’s better to take your time in the beginning and you will enjoy the cigar longer, too.
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Gary Korb has been writing and editing content for CigarAdvisor.com since its debut in 2008. An avid cigar smoker for over 30 years, he has worked on the marketing side of the premium cigar business as a Sr. Copywriter, blogger, and Executive Editor of Cigar Advisor. A graduate of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, prior to his career in the cigar business, Gary worked in the music and video industry as a marketer and a publicist.
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