The RIGHT Way To Light a Cigar | You've Been Burning It Wrong

Enjoy cigars with greater confidence through The Cigar Trilogy: https://stantonhankins.com/ I’m showing you why the way you light a cigar can shape the entire experience—and why the familiar “hold the flame to the end and puff” method often creates bitterness before the cigar has a chance to shine. I’ll walk through the most common lighting mistakes, then light a cigar with you from start to finish using a cleaner, more controlled technique. I’ll cover how to handle dirty flames and matches, why cedar spills don’t add flavor, how to keep the flame outside the cigar, when to rotate for an even burn, and why cold, wet cigars and constant touch-ups cause problems. I’ll also explain why puffing during the lighting process can overheat the cigar, how to let it settle afterward, and why proper lighting never makes cigars safe. Grab an unlit cigar and your lighter, and follow along. 0:00 Why lighting matters 0:42 Dirty flames and matches 2:52 Cedar spills add no flavor 4:44 Keep the flame outside 6:24 Turn for an even burn 8:40 Avoid cold or wet cigars 10:50 Stop constant touch-ups 12:37 Don't puff while lighting 14:41 The correct lighting method 16:32 Let the cigar settle 17:22 Lighting doesn't make cigars safe #Cigars #CigarTips #CigarLighting #CigarLovers #SmokingCigars