Lighting before cutting the cap ?

[REASON]

I might entertain this once to see for myself. I'm a bit interested in it.

 

[JimmyC]

I'd say its worth a try... why not if it improves the experience.

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[zama80]

I have tried it a few times, and to me it does make a noticeable difference. The problem I have is that it is so ingrained to cut the cap first that I often forget.


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[mturnmm]

I have used this method before with my own little twist... I use a jet lighter. The flame never touches the foot. When it starts to glow I just blow on it a little... Take no time at all. I have been told using this method decreases the amount of stuff that can go up into the cigar on a cold draw... Apparently they can cause bitterness and other let's than acceptable flavors. Seems to work for me!!

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[Eddie]

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I was always taught that if you shake it more than twice, you're playing with yourself.[/QUOTE
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I would have to agree with that one!

 

[Heath]

I have never lite a cigar before cutting the cap but I do keep the flame away from the cigar and the cigar away from my mouth until its lit

 

[Sledge]

being new here, I was interested in the video, and learning how to light a cigar, I thought I would give it a try.

First time I cut the cap off by habit, but figured I could cheat and just held my finger on the end while I lit it.

Like Agentskull said, I think it is, so it is? it might have been a figment of the imagination, but I thought it made a noticeable difference, I was smoking a cigar I smoke alot, and lighting this way did change the experience.

I will be a bit more deliberate on lighting ritual in the future, if it was a tiporilo, I would say fire it up, but when you have a better cigar, I agree with getting as much out of it as possible.