Plume or mold?!?

themoneycollector · 12-15-2011, 07:52 PM

According to Famous this is plume and safe to smoke

I received a bad batch of cigars and FSS rep tries to tell me how this is plume and not mold, and only blue mold is unsafe.

Funny thing is they would let me return them for a refund, but wouldn't let me return them for replacements like I wanted.

....LOL

FSS

sorry for the blurry pics

NCRadioMan · 12-15-2011, 07:55 PM

Typical case of mold (spotchy here and there with radiating hair-looking structures). Plume is uniform across the whole cigar and looks alot like a fine dust. Wipe those off and enjoy.

Savor the Stick · 12-15-2011, 07:57 PM

Mold

icehog3 · 12-15-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by themoneycollector

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Funny thing is they would let me return them for a refund, but wouldn't let me return them for replacements like I wanted.

Because the rest all probably have "plume" too.

massphatness · 12-15-2011, 08:42 PM

Jesus

themoneycollector · 12-15-2011, 08:43 PM

I know 100% this is mold.

It's just sad that they would try and tell me otherwise. I feel bad for anyone who would believe them.

Newbie_nick · 12-15-2011, 09:04 PM

Yuck! Do you guys smoke sticks with mold on them? Does it change the flavor?

icehog3 · 12-15-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie_nick

Yuck! Do you guys smoke sticks with mold on them? Does it change the flavor?

White mold generally wipes right off whith no adverse effects, as long as it isn't in the foot.

lenguamor · 12-15-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

White mold generally wipes right off whith no adverse effects, as long as it isn't in the foot.

This. Don't be afraid of mold. I have some '98-'99 Añejos that had some mold on them when I bought them; if I had passed on them at the time out of timidity I would have missed out on some truly amazing smokes and yet more to come!

Flounder · 12-15-2011, 10:04 PM

What exactly is plume?

icehog3 · 12-15-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

What exactly is plume?

Good disucssion here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=plume

Fordman4ever · 12-15-2011, 10:13 PM

I just smoked an Oliva masterblend with a little bit of mold on it and it was fine.

Savor the Stick · 12-15-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

What exactly is plume?

Goodness! ! !

It can mean that the cigars have been kept in a real good environment. The link will explain it all.

never_enough · 12-15-2011, 10:24 PM

I don't know what I would do if I had cigars with mold on them. Just seems weird to smoke them. But if you all say it doesn't hurt it, then I will consider keeping it if I ever come across any with mold.

Flounder · 12-15-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Good disucssion here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=plume

As they say in the food industry, "heard!" Thanks for the link.

BTcigars · 12-15-2011, 10:43 PM

Please be careful with moldy cigars, they can lead to real health problems.

themoneycollector · 12-15-2011, 11:22 PM

I avoid moldy cigars altogether. Some say wiping them off is ok when it's on the outer wrapper only, but I prefer not to take any risk. A cigar isn't worth me getting sick at all.

12-15-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

White mold generally wipes right off with no adverse effects, as long as it isn't in the foot.

I've smoked a lot of lightly molded cigars after wiping them clean. You can kill the mold in the fridge and if the cigars don't get too warm it wont come back, at least in our climate.

AmsterDan · 12-17-2011, 02:26 AM

MoneyCollector, the number one cause of mold is high humidity. What percentage do you keep in your humidor(s)?

In warmer climates two things happen:
1. Warmer air plus high humidity is asking for mold.
2. Your gauge might indicate 70% humidity but due to warmer air, it might actually be higher than that.

Safe humidor humidity numbers are 65% to 68% while keeping it cool in there!

icehog3 · 12-17-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AmsterDan

MoneyCollector, the number one cause of mold is high humidity. What percentage do you keep in your humidor(s)?

In warmer climates two things happen:
1. Warmer air plus high humidity is asking for mold.
2. Your gauge might indicate 70% humidity but due to warmer air, it might actually be higher than that.

Safe humidor humidity numbers are 65% to 68% while keeping it cool in there!

His cigars arrived with mold on them.

12-15-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Plume or mold?!? According to Famous this is plume and safe to smoke I received a bad batch of cigars and FSS rep tries to tell me how this is plume and not mold, and only blue mold is unsafe. Funny thing is they would let me return them for a refund, but wouldn't let me return them for replacements like I wanted. ....LOL FSS sorry for the blurry pics

12-15-2011, 07:55 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Plume or mold?!? Typical case of mold (spotchy here and there with radiating hair-looking structures). Plume is uniform across the whole cigar and looks alot like a fine dust. Wipe those off and enjoy. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

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Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Plume or mold?!? Mold __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

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themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Plume or mold?!? I know 100% this is mold. It's just sad that they would try and tell me otherwise. I feel bad for anyone who would believe them.

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Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Re: Plume or mold?!? Yuck! Do you guys smoke sticks with mold on them? Does it change the flavor?

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Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Plume or mold?!? What exactly is plume?

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Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Plume or mold?!? I just smoked an Oliva masterblend with a little bit of mold on it and it was fine. __________________

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never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: Plume or mold?!? I don't know what I would do if I had cigars with mold on them. Just seems weird to smoke them. But if you all say it doesn't hurt it, then I will consider keeping it if I ever come across any with mold.

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BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: Plume or mold?!? Please be careful with moldy cigars, they can lead to real health problems. __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

12-15-2011, 11:22 PM	#17
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Plume or mold?!? I avoid moldy cigars altogether. Some say wiping them off is ok when it's on the outer wrapper only, but I prefer not to take any risk. A cigar isn't worth me getting sick at all.

12-17-2011, 02:26 AM	#19
AmsterDan Ischn't dat Wiert?! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: Plume or mold?!? MoneyCollector, the number one cause of mold is high humidity. What percentage do you keep in your humidor(s)? In warmer climates two things happen: 1. Warmer air plus high humidity is asking for mold. 2. Your gauge might indicate 70% humidity but due to warmer air, it might actually be higher than that. Safe humidor humidity numbers are 65% to 68% while keeping it cool in there! __________________ Cheers, Daniel Last edited by AmsterDan; 12-17-2011 at 02:32 AM.