What are these spots on my cigar?

Sonic04GT · 10-26-2011, 09:56 PM

Lit up a CAO Moontrance, which was pretty decent, but what are the black spots on it? I've only had this cigar maybe a couple weeks, along with the rest I got in a sampler from CI. Humidor never really got above 72 and the lowest it got was 55 but that was only for hours.

Any concern?

jjirons69 · 10-26-2011, 09:58 PM

Probably some natural discoloration on the leaf. I won't worry about it.

Zeuceone · 10-26-2011, 10:24 PM

Early mold

Sonic04GT · 10-26-2011, 10:28 PM

Ok, I haven't really noticed any other cigars like it. This was also wrapped in cedar though so who knows.

I have 3 other CAO's. Kind of curious if they look similar under the cedar. Still in cello though.

Emjaysmash · 10-26-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

Ok, I haven't really noticed any other cigars like it. This was also wrapped in cedar though so who knows.

I have 3 other CAO's. Kind of curious if they look similar under the cedar. Still in cello though.

Checking them wouldn't hurt!

Sonic04GT · 10-26-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Checking them wouldn't hurt!

Yeah I might pull them out tomorrow and take a look

Sonic04GT · 10-26-2011, 11:54 PM

Also noticed hints of white/cream in the filler. Normal?

T.G · 10-26-2011, 11:56 PM

Based on the photo, the filler looks normal to me.

Pat1075 · 10-27-2011, 01:54 AM

cameroon wrapped cigars tend to vary greatly in shade and be somewhat blotchy
as to the filler may be a stem or just some lighter leaf tightly bunched

BlkDrew · 10-27-2011, 04:46 AM

The light cream color you see is the central vein in the filler leaf.

kelmac07 · 10-27-2011, 05:49 AM

Chris, while it is a personal preference, any stick that comes with a cedar sleeve...I take off immediately before it goes in my vino. There have been stories of AF Anejos with mold under the cedar...I just choose to stay clear of it.

HollywoodQue · 10-27-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Chris, while it is a personal preference, any stick that comes with a cedar sleeve...I take off immediately before it goes in my vino. There have been stories of AF Anejos with mold under the cedar...I just choose to stay clear of it.

I never knew that mac, thanks for the advice, I have a couple that I just got and they are still in the cedar,,,removing shortly.

alfredo_buscatti · 10-27-2011, 08:37 AM

My Anejos were somewhat moldy when I got them. That was last May. Thankfully it came off quickly, with my thumbnail, and has not recurred; nor have adjacent cigars in the humidor become infected.
Most importantly, they are fantastic!

10-27-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Chris, while it is a personal preference, any stick that comes with a cedar sleeve...I take off immediately before it goes in my vino. There have been stories of AF Anejos with mold under the cedar...I just choose to stay clear of it.

I had a box of lonsdales that had cedar sleeves once, Out of the 10 6 or so had mold hiding under the sleeves. Taking them off is a norm for me now.

Ranger_B · 10-27-2011, 09:16 AM

Probably just the oils/flavors they infused the tobacco with when they flavored it. As Mac mentioned the cedar has been known to hide/attract mold in some cases.

As far as the white/cream you noticed was it a flavor of white/cream or an actual white liquid in the filler? In the pic it looks good to go. Just keep in mind that these are flavored and adds stuff to the tobacco. When the tobacco is burning it sometimes reacts a little differently. Does not sound bad though.

pektel · 10-27-2011, 09:31 AM

So do you guys remove the cedar sleeve in tubos as well?

kelmac07 · 10-27-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

So do you guys remove the cedar sleeve in tubos as well?

I do!!

Dunkel · 10-27-2011, 11:35 AM

Those marks are tear stains. A cigar fan cried when he saw an infused stick.

Blak Smyth · 10-27-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

Those marks are tear stains. A cigar fan cried when he saw an infused stick.

Prolly just flavor freckles!

T.G · 10-27-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Prolly just flavor freckles!

Nah, it's moisturizing cream, you know, rolled on the thighs of virgins and all.

10-26-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	What are these spots on my cigar? Lit up a CAO Moontrance, which was pretty decent, but what are the black spots on it? I've only had this cigar maybe a couple weeks, along with the rest I got in a sampler from CI. Humidor never really got above 72 and the lowest it got was 55 but that was only for hours. Any concern?

10-26-2011, 09:58 PM	#2
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Probably some natural discoloration on the leaf. I won't worry about it. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-26-2011, 10:24 PM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Early mold

10-26-2011, 10:28 PM	#4
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Ok, I haven't really noticed any other cigars like it. This was also wrapped in cedar though so who knows. I have 3 other CAO's. Kind of curious if they look similar under the cedar. Still in cello though.

10-26-2011, 11:54 PM	#7
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Also noticed hints of white/cream in the filler. Normal?

10-26-2011, 11:56 PM	#8
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Based on the photo, the filler looks normal to me.

10-27-2011, 01:54 AM	#9
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? cameroon wrapped cigars tend to vary greatly in shade and be somewhat blotchy as to the filler may be a stem or just some lighter leaf tightly bunched

10-27-2011, 04:46 AM	#10
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? The light cream color you see is the central vein in the filler leaf.

10-27-2011, 05:49 AM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Chris, while it is a personal preference, any stick that comes with a cedar sleeve...I take off immediately before it goes in my vino. There have been stories of AF Anejos with mold under the cedar...I just choose to stay clear of it. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-27-2011, 08:37 AM	#13
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? My Anejos were somewhat moldy when I got them. That was last May. Thankfully it came off quickly, with my thumbnail, and has not recurred; nor have adjacent cigars in the humidor become infected. Most importantly, they are fantastic! Last edited by alfredo_buscatti; 10-27-2011 at 08:45 AM.

10-27-2011, 09:16 AM	#15
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Probably just the oils/flavors they infused the tobacco with when they flavored it. As Mac mentioned the cedar has been known to hide/attract mold in some cases. As far as the white/cream you noticed was it a flavor of white/cream or an actual white liquid in the filler? In the pic it looks good to go. Just keep in mind that these are flavored and adds stuff to the tobacco. When the tobacco is burning it sometimes reacts a little differently. Does not sound bad though. __________________ http://www.cigarrights.org/

10-27-2011, 09:31 AM	#16
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? So do you guys remove the cedar sleeve in tubos as well? __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-27-2011, 11:35 AM	#18
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: What are these spots on my cigar? Those marks are tear stains. A cigar fan cried when he saw an infused stick. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol