When you start smoking cigars, you are going to want to make sure that you have a lighter that will light the cigars evenly. You want to have a lighter upon which you are able to rely, no matter the wind condition or any other factors. One of the newest creations from Zippo is the Zippo BLU. This lighter is similar to the other lighters in their line, and it offers cigar smokers a great way to light their stogies in style. 

Perhaps the most striking feature of the lighters is that they have a pure blue flame. The height of the flame is preset by the company. Like the other lighters from Zippo, you will find that the BLU lighter is reliable in the wind and in other adverse conditions. It uses butane, which is something that is important to cigar smokers. When you use butane fuel, you don’t have to worry about imparting any chemical taste to the cigar. 

One of the great benefits of these lighters is that they come with the Zippo lifetime guarantee. If you ever have trouble with your butane lighter, you will be able to find troubleshooting tips and you will be able to send it back for repair or replacement if it simply stops working. Because these lighters are so dependable, you shouldn’t ever have to worry about replacing it or getting it repaired. However, if you do, it is nice to know that the Zippo guarantee is in place.

Keep in mind that you want to take good care of your lighter. When you take good care of the lighter, you will find that it lasts for a long time. Make sure that you understand how to fill the lighter with butane and how to change the flint.

Special thanks to Bryan Glynn at cigarobsession.com.

Special thanks to the guys over at nicetightash.com for putting the Lotus 20 to the test.