Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold - Page 3

SvilleKid · 03-07-2011, 04:40 PM

If the mold is surface only, and not up into the tobacco of the foot, wipe it down with a cloth that has a little alcohol (I have used vodka successfully in the past), then let it air out. Vodka is very close to odorless, and you don't need the cloth wet, just moist. If you get sunshine for a day or so, let the sunlight hit it. Mold doesn't like the sun either.

I keep a very close watch on the Anejo's I have in my coolers, because they seem more prone than any others to mold up.

Volusianator · 03-07-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

If the mold is surface only, and not up into the tobacco of the foot, wipe it down with a cloth that has a little alcohol (I have used vodka successfully in the past), then let it air out. Vodka is very close to odorless, and you don't need the cloth wet, just moist. If you get sunshine for a day or so, let the sunlight hit it. Mold doesn't like the sun either.

I keep a very close watch on the Anejo's I have in my coolers, because they seem more prone than any others to mold up.

I'm comfortable wiping it off and torching it, no mold on the foot.

OLS · 03-10-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

If the mold is surface only, and not up into the tobacco of the foot, wipe it down with a cloth that has a little alcohol (I have used vodka successfully in the past), then let it air out.

I also agree on this, provided maybe you snip 1/8 inch off the foot and it's CLEAN,
then wipe it off, wipe it again with vodka, then smoke it. I thought it must surely be under
the cedar wrap. And what I am REALLY saying is that I still would not smoke it, but
for YOU, if you see a clean foot and you remove all that, it might not hurt you. Look at
it this way, you are already dying a little inside just from the grief. Trouble with
smoking them like that is that you can get a little of that fluff in your sinuses and
be utterly convinced the whole cigar is moldy. It will affect the taste of the smoke
so strongly but you could hand it to someone else and they might not even detect it.
You should be OK, though if you clean it....IF NOT, I get your Packers tickets.

Thammy · 03-07-2011, 07:16 PM

Argh. Mold scares me too much. Could never smoke it even if it was just a tiny weenie bit.

Bill86 · 03-07-2011, 07:23 PM

Jesus that cigar has a full 5 o'clock shadow going.

Thammy · 03-07-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Jesus that cigar has a full 5 o'clock shadow going.

Tyler Hamilton likes this.

03-07-2011, 10:38 PM

Wow. Was that guy hiding somewhere at the bottom of your humidor? Not sure I've ever seen a cigar that engulfed in mold.

T.G · 03-07-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jsd

Wow. Was that guy hiding somewhere at the bottom of your humidor? Not sure I've ever seen a cigar that engulfed in mold.

Nah, it's normal. Supposed to look like that. It's the new Fuente Opus X Q-Tip vitola.

SvilleKid · 03-07-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Nah, it's normal. Supposed to look like that. It's the new Fuente Opus X Q-Tip vitola.

Gotta love those guys at AF!! They just keep coming up with new ways to market those Opus X's!!

guitar4001 · 03-08-2011, 04:20 PM

that opie is wearing a sweater!

03-09-2011, 01:54 PM

So, what does actual plume look like then? (needing a reference point)

T.G · 03-09-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Finger

So, what does actual plume look like then? (needing a reference point)

It's a fine crystalline coating that will typically cover the cigar evenly.

03-09-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

It's a fine crystalline coating that will typically cover the cigar evenly.

Well, I know that. I just wanted to see the most extreme picture of it you guys had on file. Thought there might be some extremely old sticks out there, right?

T.G · 03-09-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Finger

Well, I know that. I just wanted to see the most extreme picture of it you guys had on file. Thought there might be some extremely old sticks out there, right?

Well, you should have been more clear in asking for a picture then.

I actually did look a bit for some photos because I figured you didn't know what it was nor what it looked like based on your post, but I couldn't find anything that I felt was clear and a good depiction of the condition, and I never bothered to shoot photos of the cigars I've owned which developed it.

Age isn't necessarily a determining factor. Some cigars will never develop plume, others can develop it in very short time periods. It has more to do with the leaf and the storage than anything else.

SmokeyJoe · 03-09-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Finger

So, what does actual plume look like then? (needing a reference point)

From Gary Manelski at www.cigars.about.com

Definition: Plume or bloom is a fine white powder or dust which forms on cigars when oils exude from the tobacco as a result of aging. Plume is a good sign that a cigar has been properly aged, and it can easily be brushed off. Not to be confused with mold, which is a bluish fungus that stains the wrapper.
Also Known As: Bloom

Also:
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/5070

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/5439

Volusianator · 03-09-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Finger

So, what does actual plume look like then? (needing a reference point)

03-09-2011, 08:06 PM

Looks good.

I need to get my cigars to look like that

kaisersozei · 03-09-2011, 04:18 PM

Cool pic, Wade--hope that's one of your sticks

Volusianator · 03-10-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Cool pic, Wade--hope that's one of your sticks

Unfortunately no, one of a friends.

nick2021 · 03-09-2011, 07:36 PM

man, a shame to see all that mold on a cigar

03-07-2011, 04:40 PM	#1
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold If the mold is surface only, and not up into the tobacco of the foot, wipe it down with a cloth that has a little alcohol (I have used vodka successfully in the past), then let it air out. Vodka is very close to odorless, and you don't need the cloth wet, just moist. If you get sunshine for a day or so, let the sunlight hit it. Mold doesn't like the sun either. I keep a very close watch on the Anejo's I have in my coolers, because they seem more prone than any others to mold up. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

03-07-2011, 07:16 PM	#4
Thammy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Tyler Location: Edmonton Posts: 81 Trading: (0)	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold Argh. Mold scares me too much. Could never smoke it even if it was just a tiny weenie bit.

03-07-2011, 07:23 PM	#5
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold Jesus that cigar has a full 5 o'clock shadow going.

03-07-2011, 10:38 PM	#7
jsd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold Wow. Was that guy hiding somewhere at the bottom of your humidor? Not sure I've ever seen a cigar that engulfed in mold.

03-08-2011, 04:20 PM	#10
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold that opie is wearing a sweater!

03-09-2011, 01:54 PM	#11
Bad Finger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold So, what does actual plume look like then? (needing a reference point)

03-09-2011, 08:06 PM	#17
Swif Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold Looks good. I need to get my cigars to look like that

03-09-2011, 04:18 PM	#18
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold Cool pic, Wade--hope that's one of your sticks __________________

03-09-2011, 07:36 PM	#20
nick2021 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 436 Trading: (17)	Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold man, a shame to see all that mold on a cigar __________________ It's one thing to be stupid, it's dangerous for a stupid person to think he's smart!

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