Black Label Dictator – Lighter Review

Dictator… By definition, it means to have total power over a country. In the world of lighters, the Black Label Dictator gives you total power over your cigars. This is a lighter that will get the job done. Not only does it have a powerful flat flame single jet torch, but it also has a pop out punch cutter on the side for added convenience.

First, let’s talk about the flame. The Dictator has one jet, which is fanned out by a slot covering the chimney of the lighter. This design increases the surface area of the flame that touches the cigar. I’ve found it lights my cigars as if it were a twin jet torch without using as much butane. And even though it is only one jet, it’s a strong one that won’t extinguish in the wind.

On the side of The Dictator, there is a small flip-out punch cutter with a razor sharp blade. It will easily cut through the caps of your cigar and push out the scrap when it closes. This is nice because I don’t need to worry about stuffing a separate cutter in my pocket when all I need is this one lighter.

As for the design, it’s slick. It reminds me of an old school Cadillac from the 1960’s with distinct looking edges and lines. The high quality look is matched by the high quality feel of this lighter. It sits heavy in the hand and is built to withstand even the clumsiest of people (such as myself). On top of that, there are four slotted heat vents to prevent the metal from getting too hot after you spark up along with a fuel window to see how much gas you have left.

The Dictator by Black Label is a conversation starter in more ways than one. If you’re in the market for a new torch, it would be good to look into getting one of these. They come in black / silver and gunmetal / copper.