An authentic lighting ceremony to enjoy the nuances that this cigar offers.
If you are used to smoking cigars every day, you should know that cigars can be a bit complex to light. in case it is your first time, don’t worry, here we share with you some steps of the art of lighting a cigar.
.png)
.png)
1) | We should focus on details using our sight, avoiding cigars with extreme color variations or cracks in the wrapper. Maybe you prefer a color claro, or maybe a maduro or an oscuro. Either way, the color should be even throughout the cigar. |
Now we will use our sense of touch, feel the cigar gently and lightly pressing it between your thumb and index finger to check its condition. It should be firm but not hard when you touch it. If it is too hard or fluffy, this may be caused by the humidification in the environment where the cigars are, be it too much or not enough. | (2 |
3) | Do not forget to enjoy the aromas and smells that emanate from a well-cured leaf, which is always a foretaste of the flavors that will later delight you. |
The taste can only be evaluated when smoking; Quite a challenge if we consider that there are many different cigars and many different brands, each with its own style. So select a vitola or shape that you have enough time to savor from start to finish. | (4 |
It always makes the experience more special when you take a minute, before lighting a cigar, to use 4 of the 5 senses to know, and appreciate your cigar before lighting it. Appreciate with your eyes, hands, nose and mouth this natural, organic product, 100% handmade from fertile soil. After cutting it, and before lighting it, puff on it a few times to sample some of the cold flavors.
Remember that the way you cut your cigar determines the enjoyment of it while smoking. You will be thinking if the tools you use are adequate or not before proceeding to cut, we invite you to see our article on How to cut a cigar, where we tell you that an excellent cut would be, on the knob, about 2-3 millimeters before that the cigar "straightens", depending on its shape.
 |  |
.png) | Keep the foot (the part where you light the cigar) at about 45 degrees from the flame and move the flame with the cigar consistently to ensure that it is evenly heating. |
When the tip of the cigar is red and evenly heated, place the cigar between your lips and, while keeping the flame one centimeter from the mouthpiece, puff until the flame reaches the Cigar, without inhaling. Continue the cigar rotation process. |
|
.png) | Gently blow on the lit part of the cigar to check that it is evenly lit. |
Always use a butane gas lighter, a wooden match, or a piece of cedar veneer. You should not use a gasoline lighter, a wax match or a candle because it can affect the flavors of your cigar. Take your time and perform a good ignition. There is nothing that can ruin the enjoyment of a cigar faster than a hasty and incorrect lighting.
.png)