[QUOTE=Cool Breeze;69097]
Quote Originally Posted by Billb1960 View Post
Then again look up the video on YouTube of Jorge Padron lighting his cigar with a Bic lighter by putting the cigar in his mouth, applying the flame directly to the foot and puffing away. Takes about 10 seconds. Sometimes I think the whole toasting rigmarole was invented by the butane suppliers.


Yeah, it's part of the ritual. Even if you apply directly to the foot and puff away, the charred taste will be gone in a few puffs anyway.
I think it gets too much attention too.

However when I'm smoking a nice cigar I will take a little longer. Maybe even break out a cedar spill. I guess I think the stick "deserves" better. lol
I still toast my cigars as well but I don't stress if it's not perfectly lit the first time. If I have to touch it up in the first 1/16th of an inch I still manage to get a nice even burn.