Mold possibly?

Lockspur · 04-26-2025, 11:54 AM

Good afternoon!

I'm in the process of restabilizing and organizing all of my boxes (large and small). I was in the wineador and noticed 5 sticks with a khaki colored mold on them. None of the other naked sticks have it anywhere. So I emptied the drawer and cleaned it with distilled water (paper towels on left).

Mold? Beetlejuice?

As stated, careful inspection of all surfaces and crannies show no evidence it has spread. It appears that when the wineador actually worked, condensation dripped on the back of this drawer (fluid stain on a small portion)

As an aside, my collection has largely been neglected for a few years (hence my absence), and I'm 1 month in with rehydration...slow and steady. So far all boxes are at ~67% and steady.

Lockspur · 04-26-2025, 12:09 PM

Closer angle

longknocker · 04-27-2025, 03:49 AM

I Would Be Afraid To Smoke Those. Could Definitely Be Mold.

Chainsaw13 · 04-27-2025, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

I Would Be Afraid To Smoke Those. Could Definitely Be Mold.

My thoughts too.

Lockspur · 04-27-2025, 08:20 AM

Oh, I wasn't even thinking that they were smokeable. I chucked them in a plastic bag and then the trashcan.

I had yet to experience mold in this form, so I was curious about it. Thank you for the replies.

icehog3 · 04-27-2025, 09:36 AM

Almost looks more like rot than mold?

Lockspur · 04-27-2025, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Almost looks more like rot than mold?

For the record, googling Cigar Rot brings unexpected results.

Havanaaddict · 04-27-2025, 06:48 PM

I would say a combination of water damage and mold!

chibnkr · 04-27-2025, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Havanaaddict

I would say a combination of water damage and mold!

This.

I’ve had this happen to cigars where the humidifying element leaked and this went unnoticed for a few years. Looked just like the photos.

BigDawg · Yesterday, 06:07 PM

Yes, agree with your assumption, especially if you see other evidence of condensation.

Thankfully you only lost a couple of sticks.

Brian D. · Today, 09:03 AM

We missed out on an opportunity to send those sticks to good old Bacon Bill.

04-26-2025, 11:54 AM	#1
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,390 Trading: (31)	Mold possibly? Good afternoon! I'm in the process of restabilizing and organizing all of my boxes (large and small). I was in the wineador and noticed 5 sticks with a khaki colored mold on them. None of the other naked sticks have it anywhere. So I emptied the drawer and cleaned it with distilled water (paper towels on left). Mold? Beetlejuice? As stated, careful inspection of all surfaces and crannies show no evidence it has spread. It appears that when the wineador actually worked, condensation dripped on the back of this drawer (fluid stain on a small portion) As an aside, my collection has largely been neglected for a few years (hence my absence), and I'm 1 month in with rehydration...slow and steady. So far all boxes are at ~67% and steady. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-26-2025, 12:09 PM	#2
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,390 Trading: (31)	Re: Mold possibly? Closer angle __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-27-2025, 03:49 AM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,217 Trading: (82)	Re: Mold possibly? I Would Be Afraid To Smoke Those. Could Definitely Be Mold.

04-27-2025, 08:20 AM	#5
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,390 Trading: (31)	Re: Mold possibly? Oh, I wasn't even thinking that they were smokeable. I chucked them in a plastic bag and then the trashcan. I had yet to experience mold in this form, so I was curious about it. Thank you for the replies. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-27-2025, 09:36 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,772 Trading: (60)	Re: Mold possibly? Almost looks more like rot than mold? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-27-2025, 06:48 PM	#8
Havanaaddict Man in Black!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: V.I.P Room Partagas Factory Posts: 3,512 Trading: (1)	Re: Mold possibly? I would say a combination of water damage and mold! __________________ "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." "Hav-a-na nice day"

Yesterday, 06:07 PM	#10
BigDawg Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2025 First Name: Bill Location: Oldest City in the US Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Mold possibly? Yes, agree with your assumption, especially if you see other evidence of condensation. Thankfully you only lost a couple of sticks.

Today, 09:03 AM	#11
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,643 Trading: (1)	Re: Mold possibly? We missed out on an opportunity to send those sticks to good old Bacon Bill. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.