Quote Originally Posted by garublador View Post
IIRC, some time ago Zippo changed their lighter fluid formula to burn cleaner and not impart a flavor onto cigars. That would take some Googling to confirm.

You want to light it with something that burns "clean." Butane and cedar splints are known to burn clean so they're most commonly used. If you use matches make sure the sulfur is burnt off before lighting.
i never understood the not lighting a cigar with a zippo if people use zippos to light pipes. i know there is a difference in tobacco but still. i have never lite a cigar with a zippo but i have use bic butane matches and cedar spills and never noticed a difference in taste. i do prefer a butane lighter but when in a pinch you do what ya gotta do!