Plume, Mold... or Both?

Hammerhead · 07-05-2017, 02:02 PM

Howdy, folks. Long time, no see. This smoke has been in my humidor for almost 10 years, now. I wanted to get a 2nd opinion on this to determine if what I'm looking at is plume, mold or a combination. If mold, should I toss it, or is it still smokable?

Thanks in advance!

pnoon · 07-05-2017, 02:12 PM

Mold, mold, and more mold.

I'd toss it.

Weelok · 07-05-2017, 02:18 PM

Efflorescence is my thoughts.

Page 2 of the link below will tell you how to tell if it's mold or minerals.

https://phc.amedd.army.mil/PHC%20Res...20Feb%2011.pdf

Doctorossi · 07-05-2017, 02:33 PM

1000% mold. Try gently wiping it off with your fingers (wash them afterwards) and if it comes off, you should be able to resurrect it. Otherwise, toss it in the round file for an eternity of additional aging.

Hammerhead · 07-05-2017, 02:49 PM

Fair enough, fellas. Thanks.

So, same question, different sticks.

pnoon · 07-05-2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead

Fair enough, fellas. Thanks.

So, same question, different sticks.

Same answer - mold.
But worth wiping off and smoking.

Doctorossi · 07-05-2017, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Same answer - mold.
But worth wiping off and smoking.

Agreed. Those are an easy fix; the first stick, not so much.

heyferg · 07-05-2017, 06:42 PM

Agree with the others. First stick, toss. The other two you can salvage.

Hammerhead · 07-15-2017, 10:14 AM

Actually, I gave a shot at wiping her down, and she cleaned up kinda nice. Still a tosser, or is it smokable?

AdamJoshua · 07-15-2017, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead

Actually, I gave a shot at wiping her down, and she cleaned up kinda nice. Still a tosser, or is it smokable?

If there is mold in the foot, I believe that makes it.. much like a jerky english guy .. a tosser.

pnoon · 07-15-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

If there is mold in the foot, I believe that makes it.. much like a jerky english guy .. a tosser.

Given the amount of mold on the wrapper, I'd still toss it.

Weelok · 07-15-2017, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammerhead

Actually, I gave a shot at wiping her down, and she cleaned up kinda nice. Still a tosser, or is it smokable?

Smokable. You cleaned up the minerals coming out of the wrappper. Should be a tasty cigar.

Hammerhead · 07-15-2017, 08:27 PM

Bummer. Out it goes.

Thanks for everyone's help!

longknocker · 05-15-2023, 11:35 AM

Plume Or Mold On 10+ Year Old Cigars In My Wooden Humi???

icehog3 · 05-15-2023, 11:39 AM

Unfortunately, mold.

longknocker · 05-15-2023, 12:07 PM

That's What I Was Wondering, Tom. It's White & Brushes Off Easily. Should I Move All My Cigars, Wipe Out My Humidifier & Re-Humidify It??? Thanks, All!

Weelok · 05-15-2023, 12:19 PM

I’m the contrarian on this topic.

Minerals.

Wipe if desired.

Smoke away.

longknocker · 05-15-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

I’m the contrarian on this topic.

Minerals.

Wipe if desired.

Smoke away.

That's What I Thought, Dave. Whatever It Is, It Wiped Away Easily With My Finger. I Checked Each Cigar With My Trusted HumidiMeter And The Range Was 60-70 With Most Around 67. I Wiped Each Cigar With A Paper Towel Dampened With Vodka And Am Leaving Them To Dry In The House Overnight. Will Let You Know How They Smoke, Tomorrow.

longknocker · 05-15-2023, 12:37 PM

I Store My Cigars In A Custom Wooden Humi, Probably 350 Cigars Total, 4 Trays Deep And Maintaining A RH @69. Most Of These Cigars Are 10 Years + In Age And I Change My 69% Boveda Packs Out Every 3 Months.. Never Had This Happen Before.

Weelok · 05-15-2023, 02:38 PM

Here is a simple test.

“The easiest way to differentiate between the two is via a water test. Spray a small quantity of water on the suspected substance. Efflorescence will quickly dissolve, while mold growth will remain. The mold growth will likely mat down a bit, so look carefully for lingering material.”

07-05-2017, 02:12 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? Mold, mold, and more mold. I'd toss it. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-05-2017, 02:18 PM	#3
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,082 Trading: (21)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? Efflorescence is my thoughts. Page 2 of the link below will tell you how to tell if it's mold or minerals. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/PHC%20Res...20Feb%2011.pdf __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

07-05-2017, 02:33 PM	#4
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? 1000% mold. Try gently wiping it off with your fingers (wash them afterwards) and if it comes off, you should be able to resurrect it. Otherwise, toss it in the round file for an eternity of additional aging. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

07-05-2017, 06:42 PM	#8
heyferg Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2014 First Name: Larry aka Hollywood Location: SoCal Posts: 640 Trading: (6)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? Agree with the others. First stick, toss. The other two you can salvage.

07-15-2017, 08:27 PM	#13
Hammerhead 5.56 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milford, PA Posts: 86 Trading: (0)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? Bummer. Out it goes. Thanks for everyone's help!

05-15-2023, 11:35 AM	#14
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? Plume Or Mold On 10+ Year Old Cigars In My Wooden Humi???

05-15-2023, 11:39 AM	#15
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? Unfortunately, mold. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-15-2023, 12:07 PM	#16
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? That's What I Was Wondering, Tom. It's White & Brushes Off Easily. Should I Move All My Cigars, Wipe Out My Humidifier & Re-Humidify It??? Thanks, All!

05-15-2023, 12:19 PM	#17
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,082 Trading: (21)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? I’m the contrarian on this topic. Minerals. Wipe if desired. Smoke away. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

05-15-2023, 12:37 PM	#19
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? I Store My Cigars In A Custom Wooden Humi, Probably 350 Cigars Total, 4 Trays Deep And Maintaining A RH @69. Most Of These Cigars Are 10 Years + In Age And I Change My 69% Boveda Packs Out Every 3 Months.. Never Had This Happen Before.

05-15-2023, 02:38 PM	#20
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,082 Trading: (21)	Re: Plume, Mold... or Both? Here is a simple test. “The easiest way to differentiate between the two is via a water test. Spray a small quantity of water on the suspected substance. Efflorescence will quickly dissolve, while mold growth will remain. The mold growth will likely mat down a bit, so look carefully for lingering material.” __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.