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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:18:31 AM EDT
I haven't been in the cigar game long enough to know the difference between mold and plume. I was gifted this cigar from a friend who went to Punta Cana, DR.
I'm leaning towards mold and that I should toss it. Pity 
Eta: She is one with the AK's now. 
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:22:08 AM EDT
[#1]
The cheese is old and moldy
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:23:17 AM EDT
[#2]
You can see the hyphae.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:23:26 AM EDT
[#3]
Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy...
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:23:32 AM EDT
[#4]
Looks like mold. I've never seen that on a cigar before.
Eta, huh, read post above mine. Interesting. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:23:36 AM EDT
[#5]
I don't think that's mold.
I believe it's called "bloom". I've smoked cigars like that, no problem. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:23:41 AM EDT
[#6]
With a little bleach that mold will come right off so you can smoke it without worry.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:29:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
With a little bleach that mold will come right off so you can smoke it without worry. You can actually do that with a q-tip and vodka or Bacardi 151 if it's not too bad |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:32:03 AM EDT
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If this was a cigar forum everyone would be saying it's plume and smoke away. Who you gonna believe?
Eta damn too slow. 
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:34:37 AM EDT
[#9]
Those are flavor enhancers. Really expensive. Don't waste it. Smoke it.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:35:01 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think that's mold. I believe it's called "bloom". I've smoked cigars like that, no problem. Negative ghostroder, that's mold. Brush it off and smoke anyway, the stick is fine. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:43:50 AM EDT
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Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... This, but I think you are supposed to wipe it off before smoking. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:46:30 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This, but I think you are supposed to wipe it off before smoking. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... This, but I think you are supposed to wipe it off before smoking. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:47:12 AM EDT
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As long as the mold is not on the "foot" (open end), it can be cleaned off, however if there is mold ont the open end, the cigar is trash.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:48:08 AM EDT
[#14]
That's Plum, smoke it and enjoy it.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:51:20 AM EDT
[#15]
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Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... lol no it's mold. Plume does not grow in little colonies. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:53:55 AM EDT
[#16]
Definitely mold, but as long as it isn't growing on the foot of the cigar you can just wipe it off the wrapper and smoke away.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:54:24 AM EDT
[#17]
Even if it is mold it's not like it's not everywhere already. Wipe that it off and fire it up would be my course of action had I not given up smoking.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:54:34 AM EDT
[#18]
What's the worst that could happen?
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:55:28 AM EDT
[#19]
That said, I usually take an old toothbrush and gently brush off the mold and just smoke em. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 9:58:22 AM EDT
[#20]
You only live once
Enjoy your cigar 
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Posted: 8/22/2016 10:11:31 AM EDT
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Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... Yep this is correct. Plume is a light, whitish layer of fuzz that can develop on cigars as they age in a humidor. Plume doesn't hurt cigars and is actually a sign that they're aging properly. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 10:15:17 AM EDT
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THAT IS MOLD, but it is white mold. As long as its not on the foot its good. Wipe it it off with a paper towel then wipe it with rubbing alcohol to kill mold spores. VERY LITTLE. THen let it sit out to evaporate teh alcohol for a few hours then humidor for a few days. GOOD TO GO.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 10:25:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2016 10:54:56 AM EDT
[#24]
Do not smoke that cigar!
Send it to me for proper disposal.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 10:57:36 AM EDT
[#25]
Should be fine but I probably wouldn't smoke it.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 11:20:57 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
THAT IS MOLD, but it is white mold. As long as its not on the foot its good. Wipe it it off with a paper towel then wipe it with rubbing alcohol to kill mold spores. VERY LITTLE. THen let it sit out to evaporate teh alcohol for a few hours then humidor for a few days. GOOD TO GO. I don't see any on the foot. I'll try your advice, thanks. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 11:23:35 AM EDT
[#27]
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As long as the mold is not on the "foot" (open end), it can be cleaned off, however if there is mold ont the open end, the cigar is trash. This. That is mold but you can wipe it off and smoke it. If it's on the foot then trash it. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 11:29:58 AM EDT
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Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... No, that is mold. Plume will not be little spots like that 
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Posted: 8/22/2016 11:41:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You can see the hyphae. Check this out this is funny, some cigar expert is using an obvious magnification of mold, saying if they look like little lampposts it's plume  |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 11:45:35 AM EDT
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Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... Fucking right! Smoke on! |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 11:51:11 AM EDT
[#31]
Whatever the mold is is probably still better for you than the cigar itself...
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Posted: 8/22/2016 12:04:24 PM EDT
[#32]
Gifted /gift?d/ having talent or natural ability. "OP was not gifted grammatically."
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Posted: 8/22/2016 12:09:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fucking right! Smoke on! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... Fucking right! Smoke on!  Both of you. Go back and try again. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:41:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... This. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:45:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nope, that's not mold. That's what is called plume. It happens on properly stored and aged cigars. Smoke it and enjoy... This. See post immediately above yours... And another |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:48:20 PM EDT
[#36]
Are you sure this wasn't the cigar that was stuck up Lewinsky's twat?
It may have historical value. Put it up on Ebay. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:49:54 PM EDT
[#37]
dupe
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:52:39 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
THAT IS MOLD, but it is white mold. As long as its not on the foot its good. Wipe it it off with a paper towel then wipe it with rubbing alcohol Vodka or Bacardi 151 to kill mold spores. VERY LITTLE. THen let it sit out to evaporate teh alcohol for a few hours then humidor for a few days. GOOD TO GO. Never use rubbing alcohol on someting that can be ingested. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:53:44 PM EDT
[#39]
I'd trash it, especially if there's any on the foot. As much as there is on the wrapper, I'd bet there's some.
Definitely not plume. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:54:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Never use rubbing alcohol on someting that can be ingested. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: THAT IS MOLD, but it is white mold. As long as its not on the foot its good. Wipe it it off with a paper towel then wipe it with rubbing alcohol Vodka or Bacardi 151 to kill mold spores. VERY LITTLE. THen let it sit out to evaporate teh alcohol for a few hours then humidor for a few days. GOOD TO GO. Never use rubbing alcohol on someting that can be ingested. I use a paper towel with a little bit of distilled water (barely any dampness). |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 1:56:49 PM EDT
[#41]
It's a Romeo y Julieta, so it belongs in the garbage anyways. The AK of cigars.
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Posted: 8/22/2016 4:14:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Gifted /gift?d/ having talent or natural ability. "OP was not gifted grammatically." 
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Posted: 8/22/2016 4:22:14 PM EDT
[#43]
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It's a Romeo y Julieta, so it belongs in the garbage anyways. The AK of cigars. OP updated. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 5:09:31 PM EDT
[#44]
That's mold brotha, get drunk then smoke it.
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