Xikar Meridian Review: Is a Triple Soft Flame Lighter Worth It?
The Xikar Meridian was the first triple soft-flame lighter. Here is how it works, who it is for, and where it falls short.
Best Cigar Lighters of 2026: Top Picks by Type and Budget
The best cigar lighters of 2026, sorted by flame type and budget: single, double, triple and quad jet, flat flame, soft flame and table lighters from Xikar and Colibri.
Cigar Accessories for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start Right
New to cigars? You only need three things to get started: a quality cutter, a butane torch lighter, and a proper ashtray. This guide covers exactly what to buy, what to avoid, and how to use each one.
Xikar vs. Colibri: Which Cigar Accessories Brand Is Better?
When it comes to premium cigar accessories, Xikar and Colibri are two of the most trusted names in the industry. From cutters to torch lighters, both brands offer reliable products that cigar smokers love. While neither brand is a bad choice, each has its own strengths. Our Top Picks Short on time? These are the three we recommend most. Authorized…
Why Your Torch Lighter Stopped Working (And How to Fix It in 2 Mins)
You just bought a $40 Xikar and it’s already clicking without a flame. Before you blame the lighter, the problem is almost always one of three things — and all of them are fixable at home in a couple minutes. Problem 1: Air trapped in the tank. This is the most common cause. When you refill a torch lighter without…
The Only Cigar Lighter Guide You Need: Soft Flame vs. Torch
A gas station lighter will technically light a cigar. But it’ll also scorch the wrapper, leave a chemical taste, and give you an uneven burn that ruins the first third. How you light a cigar matters more than most beginners realize. Here are your options, what each does well, and when to use it. Soft flame lighters use butane and…