Quote Originally Posted by Chadderkdawg View Post
Does a lighter REALLY affect the taste of my cigar? (More of a general noob question)
If you use a zippo or a candle, you will get a petrol/paraffin taste permeating the whole cigar. It's nasty.
If you heat the foot too strongly or scorch the wrapper, you might notice some strong bitterness/burn taste but it will usually go away once the cigar cools a little. YMMV.