Cigar Lighter

January is the heart of winter. In much of North America, snow blankets the ground, you have to chip the ice off of your car, and heating bills go up. It's cold, it's dark, and it just might be time to head down to Florida or some other warm climate. Whether you can escape the cold weather or not, though, a good cigar will chase away the winter blues in the midst of a blizzard.

The cold weather can make smoking outside much less enjoyable than other times of the year. Nevertheless, as long as you can dress for the occasion, the low temperatures can't diminish the fine experience you get from enjoying a Casa Magna or Cohiba Black. Just make sure that your smokes are properly stored in your humidor to counter the effects of the cold, dry weather. Outdoor smoking during the winter is also when your fine torch cigar lighter will earn its keep. Use a quality torch lighter with a steady flame and it's going to withstand just about any outdoor breeze.

Although you can easily enjoy the cigar smoking experience in the outdoors, it's always better to savor a fine smoke in the comfort of your den. Inhale the fine smoke and meditate on the complexities of cigars while escaping the icy winds of winter. Enjoy a good smoke on a daily basis like that and you won't even need to travel south for the winter.

Find everything from high-rated cigars to quality discount smokes at Thompson Cigars today.

Every aficionado has their preferred time for enjoying a smoke but it's hard to beat smoking a choice cigar at the end of a long day. In the evening, the trusty flavors and complexities of a favorite brand can work wonders to clear the mind and erase stress. After picking a choice smoke, you roll the cigar between your fingers and focus on the texture of the wrapper. You think about the long, careful process that brought this hand-rolled work of art to your humidor. Leaves were grown under a hot, tropical sun, picked by hand, and allowed to ferment. When ready, they were blended with other tobacco that went through a similar process or were used on their own to provide the filler and wrapper for your cigar.

You cut the end off of the cigar and light it with the steady flame from a butane torch lighter. As you draw on the cigar, you enjoy and meditate on the smoke that fills the mouth. The cigar meets your expectations both in terms of taste and ability to clear the mind. Any difficulties and challenges can be reevaluated to come up with solutions that work. The successes of the day pass through your mind and give you reassurance.

Is the evening your favorite time for enjoying good cigars? If not, when do you most enjoy a high quality smoke?

Find Tatiana Cigars and other cigar brands at Thompson Cigars today.

surfmurf from philadelphia reviewed the NOAH EDGE LIGHTER

I got this in one of TCC Special combos and was very pleased with the lighter. While I used to prefer a match I was having a difficult time lighting a cigar properly. When I filled this lighter and started using it I was very surprised at how well it worked. My only complaint is the flame adjustment is weak to non existent in that I cannot see any big difference from low to high (if there is one) Otherwise I love this thing. It gives a quick even light in most outdoor conditions.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Great Value
Cons: Flame adjustment is weak
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

Old faithful lighter, strong butane torch flame, sturdy refillable alternative to cheap disposable lighters (color may vary).

Millerband from Corona, Ca reviewed the NOAH EDGE LIGHTER

Haven't had to refill it yet, so that will be the ultimate test.....but was easy to fill the first time and lights great every click. Kind of cool that the flame goes green as you light your cigar, too. If this product is as durable and dependable as it is being touted, then I will just have to give the second one as a gift. Came as 2-for-1 offer in catalog.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Highly Functional
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

Old faithful lighter, strong butane torch flame, sturdy refillable alternative to cheap disposable lighters (color may vary).

Mike from Ionia reviewed the NOAH EDGE LIGHTER

Sometimes I need to light my cigar in the wind and with this lighter I have not had a problem doing that.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Great Value
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

Old faithful lighter, strong butane torch flame, sturdy refillable alternative to cheap disposable lighters (color may vary).

Upgrades aren't just limited to computers. Although the pace at which technology moves forward has made "upgrading" nearly synonymous with computers, many aspects of life are also in need of improvement on a regular basis. You upgrade your home every time you remodel, add on a room, or fix the roof. You upgrade your car whenever you trade it in for a newer model. One can even argue that you upgrade yourself when you go to the doctor for some needed treatment. Of course, there is also always plenty to upgrade when it comes to cigars.

Adding more high-rated cigars to your collection is an upgrade of sorts. Replacing an old, faulty lighter with a steady flame Rocky Patel lighter is an excellent upgrade to your smoking experience. While these are a couple of upgrades that you don't necessarily require, there is at least one type of upgrade that can't be avoided. This is the acquisition of a bigger humidor. Once you have too many cigars for your old storage device, you have a couple of options: either give away half of your cigars or get a large humidor. Unless you are extremely generous, it's best to buy a quality cigar storage device that can safely store and preserve your quality smokes.

Find the best in cigars and cigar-related items at Thompson Cigars today.

Everyone likes a good deal. No matter how many resources you have at your disposal, you don't want to pay more than you need to. The price is always better if you can get a discount and this is why most people shop around before deciding to spend their money. No matter what you are in search of, waiting and looking for a bargain can pay off with big savings. The same goes for cigars and cigar accessories but you won't find savings at every single smoke shop. You have to know where to look and where to shop if you want to get good deals on cigars.

Fortunately, getting discounts on cigars has never been easier since online stores started offering their wares on the Internet. Instead of fighting traffic to find a brick and mortar establishment, all you have to do is turn on the computer, go online, and head to the Thompson Cigars website. You will see the deal of the day and a chance to save on items that include everything from high-rated smokes to lighters and ashtrays. Take it one step further though and click on the cigar deals page and you won't believe how much you can save by living the good life.

Save on cigars and hundreds of other tobacco-related items at Thompson Cigars today.

scottm from Fullerton, CA reviewed the LIGHTER STINGER

I got it from the outlet section for[$] and it performs great for a lighter in that price range. Other lighters I've had in that range malfunctioned within a month, but this one is still going strong. I don't like having to have the key for adjusting the flame and it does eat up a lot of fuel, but it does a good job of lighting my smokes and that's all I care about.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Enhances Smoking, Great Value
Cons: Fuel hog, Uses a key to adjust
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

Double Your Delight – Two Lighters for the Price of One

The Stinger Lighter has it all. The combination of two super-hot adjustable torches ensures lighting even in a full gale. There is also a window gauge to check your fuel supply, a grommet to accept your lanyard or key chain, and an individual key to adjust the lighter flame. The Stinger lighter, with its solid feel without being cumbersome, is everything a rugged, take-anywhere lighter should be. All this is yours in duplicate when you take advantage of this great two-fer. Yes, that’s two Stinger Lighters for the low, low price of one. You’ll always have a spare.

Note: Lighters Shipped Without Fuel

Chuck from Boston, Massachusetts reviewed the LIGHTER STINGER

I use this lighter all the time to prelight and light my cigars. I usually smoke outside and I have not had any problems even though it is not wingd proof. I does the same or better job as some $50.00+ lighters and I like the fill window too. Great for everyday. Save your fancy lighter for Black Tie events.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Enhances Smoking, Great Value, Highly Functional
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts

Double Your Delight – Two Lighters for the Price of One

The Stinger Lighter has it all. The combination of two super-hot adjustable torches ensures lighting even in a full gale. There is also a window gauge to check your fuel supply, a grommet to accept your lanyard or key chain, and an individual key to adjust the lighter flame. The Stinger lighter, with its solid feel without being cumbersome, is everything a rugged, take-anywhere lighter should be. All this is yours in duplicate when you take advantage of this great two-fer. Yes, that’s two Stinger Lighters for the low, low price of one. You’ll always have a spare.

Note: Lighters Shipped Without Fuel

frank from nc reviewed the LIGHTER STINGER

great price

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Great Value
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

Double Your Delight – Two Lighters for the Price of One

The Stinger Lighter has it all. The combination of two super-hot adjustable torches ensures lighting even in a full gale. There is also a window gauge to check your fuel supply, a grommet to accept your lanyard or key chain, and an individual key to adjust the lighter flame. The Stinger lighter, with its solid feel without being cumbersome, is everything a rugged, take-anywhere lighter should be. All this is yours in duplicate when you take advantage of this great two-fer. Yes, that’s two Stinger Lighters for the low, low price of one. You’ll always have a spare.

Note: Lighters Shipped Without Fuel

CIGARWIFE from GEORGIA reviewed the ROCKY PATEL EXECUTIVE TRIPLE FLAME LIGHT

I BOUGHT A VERY EXPENSIVE LIGHTER FROM A CIGAR STORE AND WHEN MY HUSBANDS LIGHTS ONE CIGAR, I HAVE TO REFILL IT. THIS LIGHTER DIDNT NEED TO BE FILLED UNTIL AFTER MANY MANY CIGARS. LOVE IT

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: DOESN'T RUN OUT OF FUEL, Highly Functional
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

The Rocky Patel Executive lighter is a triple torch that comes in two finishes, black and chrome. No matter which color you pick, you'll be able to light your cigars with ease.

Jeff from michigan reviewed the THOMPSON MINATURES MADURO MINI CIGARILLO

good for the money to mix in with other daily smokes

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Great Flavor Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

Something New in Cigars’ Oldest Shape

There’s good reason why the Cheroot is the oldest shape of cigar in continuous production. Its longevity is due to the fact that it’s a short smoke, one that is ideal when the smoker wants tobacco satisfaction but hasn’t the time to devote to a full-length cigar. In today’s environment when folks are so much on the go, when it’s often difficult to find a location to quietly savor one’s cigar, the cheroot is the answer.

With its slowly flared shape, the 4-inch x 34 Cheroot is a most satisfying short smoke, growing lighter and lighter as it is smoked. The TCC Dominican Cheroot offers the same great taste that made the cigar’s reputation in the industry. What’s more, here you have five enticing flavors. The TCC Dominican Cheroot comes in Natural and Maduro with no added flavor. There are also Mint and Menthol in the Maduro, or Mint in the Natural wrapper.

For smokers who prefer an even shorter smoke Thompson is adding a new shape to the offer—the TCC Miniature. You get the same great handmade Dominican tobaccos as the Cheroot but in a 3-1/2 inch x 26 Miniature. Both cigars are offered in Natural and Maduro. Both come fifty to a box. Whether it’s the TCC Dominican Cheroot or the TCC Dominican Miniature, it’s truly a great short smoke for when you’re on the go.

Cigar lighters aren't your average, wimpy cigarette lighters sold at convenience stores. No, to effectively and properly light cigars, you need a strong, steady, reliable flame that uniformly lights one end of the aged, hand-rolled tobacco. Such requirements can only be met by solid, hefty lighters and some do indeed resemble a mini blowtorch! One such power lighter is the Vector tri-pump. Colored in black and chrome, it looks just at home on a racetrack or high-end car garage as the desk in your den. Triple jet flames assure powerful and reliable lighting capabilities and are bound to impress fellow aficionados and non-cigar smokers alike.

When you try this power lighter for the first time, there's a good chance that you will be impressed too at how quickly it lights your favorite smoke. When not using it, its strong, striking appearance makes a statement all on its own. Although the Vector tri-pump is a fine addition to your den, that doesn't mean that it's only for indoor use. The strong, steady flame means that it works just as well in the outdoors and will light your smokes in the most challenging of weather conditions.

Get this excellent lighter from your favorite online cigar store today and put some power into your cigar lighting.

The holidays are coming and they bring with them the usual task of buying gifts for family, friends, and business associates. It's always tough to find the right gifts for everybody. Even if you had the time to go shopping and pick out the best presents, there are still those special people who are always so difficult to shop for. Although it would be easy to just forgo giving anything to such individuals, it's better to give a shot at finding something for them before giving up. It's the right thing to do and one, surefire way to pick out a suitable gift is by taking their lifestyle into account.

For example, if one of these people happens to be a cigar aficionado and does a lot of traveling, there truly is a perfect gift for this person. Get them the Perdomo Patriarch Set and you might be giving them one of the best presents they have ever received. This beautiful travel humidor will keep their cigars safe and secure and comes with three Perdomo Patriarch smokes. It also comes with a cigar cutter and a single flame torch lighter. Once they finish those first three cigars, they can use it to carry up to ten smokes.

Find this great gift item and much more for the aficionado at your favorite online cigar store.

It's that time of year again. Time to head out and shop for gifts for all of your loved ones. This year, why not make things easier for yourself by doing your shopping online? You won't run into any lines or traffic and can even look for gifts while enjoying a Padron cigar. When browsing those web pages for gift ideas, don't forget to click on your favorite online cigar store to "pick up" items for your fellow aficionados. Being a cigar smoker yourself, you know better than anyone what they will appreciate the most. Try the following gifts to warm the hearts of aficionado friends this holiday season:

1. Padron 1964 Aniversario: Often called one of the top cigars in the world, this pride and joy of the Padron company will be a welcome and prize addition to every aficionado's humidor.
2. Cigar samplers: Samplers make perfect gifts for fellow aficionados because you give them the chance to try a bunch of new brands and flavors. Who doesn't like a good cigar sampler?
3. Rocky Patel Diplomat Torch Lighter: A classy, quality lighter is always a good gift to give (and get) and this chrome-colored, five flame torch fits the bill nicely.

Shop online for cigars and cigar-related holiday gift items today! 

We were all novice aficionados at one point in our lives. Most of us can still recall that first quality smoke because it was such an eye opening experience. As we relaxed with that first cigar and realized why tobacco has been such a cherished treasure for so many centuries, it was like opening a door to a whole new world. The more we learned about cigars, the more complex it seemed though, and that can be rather confusing when starting out. This is why some gifts for new aficionados are better than others. While a novice cigar smoker will probably love any sort of cigar-related gift, the following items are especially suitable:

• Cigar sampler of the month subscription: A great gift for any aficionado and perfect for anyone new to cigars. They will love the information that comes with each monthly choice of smokes and will get to taste more cigars than they had ever dreamed of.
• Cohiba cigars: Every cigar smoker should have the opportunity of trying a classic Cohiba.
• Cigar lighter: Give quality lighters to new aficionados to help them properly enjoy cigars.

Visit the best online cigar store today to buy gifts for all of your cigar smoking friends.

Cigars and items associated with a quality smoking experience aren't necessarily cheap. This only makes sense when you consider that many cigars are works of art meant to be experienced with careful, relaxed draws and are reserved for special occasions. Nevertheless, there are times when we would rather pay less for certain items. One of those times happens to be the holidays. While we might buy a quality humidor or classy cigar lighter for a good aficionado friend or nephew, splurging on expensive gifts for a top sales team or employees isn't exactly a priority. 

We still want to give them something nice, but just don't want to break the bank on doing so. The following are a few gift item ideas for such situations:

• Value priced cigar cutters: These make for great stocking stuffers and basic gifts without costing an arm and a leg. Just because they cost less doesn't mean that they aren't quality gift items either.
• Discount cigars: Buy 20 packs of Caudillo Churchills and give four cigars to each person as part of their holiday present.
• Stub cigar sampler: Buy a bunch of these and give four to each person to compliment the Caudillo Churchills.

Save on cigars and other cigar-related gift items by shopping at the best online cigar store.

Aficionados who have been enjoying fine smoke for years have probably mastered the art of lighting a cigar. However, those people who have recently discovered cigar smoking might still need tips on how to properly light cigars. If you are new to the game, stick to the following tips and you will be lighting up those quality smokes like a pro in no time.

• Position the cigar: Hold the cigar with your thumb, index, and middle finger in one hand and the lighter in the other. If you are right handed, it usually works out best to use your left hand for holding the cigar.
• Light your lighter: If you don't have a cigar lighter, get one soon! Butane cigar lighters are ideal for lighting up a cigar because they provide a strong, steady, clean flame. Wooden matches will also work but it's much easier with a cigar lighter. Don't use any sort of flame that is scented as this will affect the cigar's flavor.
• Lighting the cigar: Holding the cigar to your mouth, keep it just above the flame and start puffing on it. Don't touch the actual flame to the cigar itself.
• Rotation: While lighting and puffing on the cigar, slowly rotate it with your fingers until the outer rim of the lit end begins to glow. At this point, it should be easy to draw the smoke and the cigar is officially and properly lit.

Need cigars to enjoy? Find every type of cigar and quality cigar lighters at an online cigar store.

Ahab from Cleveland, GA reviewed the XIKAR EXECUTIVE LIGHTER GUNMETAL

This is a good, hot lighter. Fully adjustable flame and doesn't use fuel at an unreasonable rate.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Enhances Smoking, Great Value, Highly Functional
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

XIKAR proudly presents the next step in a renowned line of innovative cigar accessories. The Executive lighter was developed for our customers seeking high quality, functionality and sophistication in every facet of their smoking. By targeting and solving problems of other lighters, XIKAR has truly broken the mold with affordability in mind by introducing the Executive.

This design places the trigger along the body of the lighter so one’s finger no longer needs to be perilously close to the flame (goodbye burned fingertips!) The oversized adjustment wheel ensures a quick flame adjustment for any occasion. A simple push on the side of the lighter simultaneously opens the lid and ignites a powerful jet flame perfect for cigars, cigarettes or that campfire that needs a little encouragement.

Nephew Ned from Pocono Mtns. PA. reviewed the XIKAR EXECUTIVE LIGHTER GUNMETAL

This lighter is reliable, provided you use good butane fuel. I used Ronson and it performed awful, but now use Vector and it lights up every time. I recommend this lighter.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Great Value, Highly Functional
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

XIKAR proudly presents the next step in a renowned line of innovative cigar accessories. The Executive lighter was developed for our customers seeking high quality, functionality and sophistication in every facet of their smoking. By targeting and solving problems of other lighters, XIKAR has truly broken the mold with affordability in mind by introducing the Executive.

This design places the trigger along the body of the lighter so one’s finger no longer needs to be perilously close to the flame (goodbye burned fingertips!) The oversized adjustment wheel ensures a quick flame adjustment for any occasion. A simple push on the side of the lighter simultaneously opens the lid and ignites a powerful jet flame perfect for cigars, cigarettes or that campfire that needs a little encouragement.