I split the cedar sheets that come in cigar boxes into my own cedar spills. I use one strip to toast the foot of the cigar, then light it with my Xikar dual torch. It takes very little at that point, as the foot is quite well lit.

I've seen videos of guys toasting a foot to where it's glowing red, using three long matches. No puffing, the head hadn't even been cut yet, just lighting and then gently blowing on the foot.

Personally, if the Padron family just uses a Bic lighter and doesn't bother toasting, it's probably not a big deal.