We are just a few weeks into spring and the cigar industry, as it always seems to do, is getting busier. Earlier today, we published a story about XIKAR updating its Allume lighter with a slight increase in size and a repositioning of the flame. It may not look like the biggest story of the week—because cigar accessories aren’t cigars—but late last night I texted Patrick Lagreid, who handles lighter reviews for the site. I told him I thought it was a big deal–the most important news story we’ve posted this week—and honestly, it might be the biggest we’ve posted for a while. XIKAR shipped the Allume single torch lighter last June. Its roots can be found in the XTX lighter, a double and triple-flame lighter that the Allume would eventually replace, but the single torch was a huge launch. Its size and design—a side action trigger—meant the single flame was made to compete with S.T. Dupont’s MiniJet, only the S.T. Dupont retails for $150 and the Allume was priced at $50. It came in a wide array of colors, was well promoted in both the U.S. and global markets and the effort paid off according to the company. Bill Disselhoff, XIKAR’s ...
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