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Old 05-15-2012, 12:20 PM   #1
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Default Uh WTF is on my Cigar

This Cigar is really spongy, and has this weird dot pattern all over it.

It's a Cohiba Second I got from my local back in MI. I've never seen anything like it before.

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Old 05-15-2012, 12:21 PM   #2
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Isn't that Cohibas new Leopard Spot Limited Edition?
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:22 PM   #3
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I know that they aren't actual Cohiba's, but they're actually pretty good
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:22 PM   #4
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I dunno Bro, I don't think I'd smoke it.
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:39 PM   #5
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Sacrifice it and cut it open. I bet it is only on the wrapper, kinda like sun spots. I have seen it on some of the leaves I use, I usually don't use them due to appearance.
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:40 PM   #6
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I completely forgot to make this thread. I've had these for a couple weeks. Once I got home from the shop I looked 'em over, got nervous, and took 'em out of my humi right away. Can't play it too safe?
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:40 PM   #7
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I have seen one or two water spots that looked like that, but not the whole cigar. If the cigar is "soft and spongy" I'd be pretty concerned...
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:41 PM   #8
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Smoke it...what could possibly go wrong?


Just in case though, I call dibs on your cigar collection

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Old 05-15-2012, 01:56 PM   #9
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Default Re: Uh WTF is on my Cigar

Definitely looks like some type of cellular damage to the leave. Typically it's a whitish color when there's a damaged area or green when there are water spots. Never seen one like this one. Too many good-looking cigars out there that also feel right - I'd put this one under the knife for a fact-finding observation. Plus take pics so we can all see.
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Old 05-15-2012, 02:25 PM   #10
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Default Re: Uh WTF is on my Cigar

I was thinking water spots...but those shoudl be white-ish.
When there's water on the leaf and they cure..that's what you get.

I've seen this before, but very localized.
Possible poor curing..or just some mold...spongy would lead to the later conclusion.

Hmmm, I guess it could still be water spots.
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Old 05-15-2012, 02:28 PM   #11
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"Nearly all the wrapper anomalies that aren’t attributable to mold or plume are caused by water appearing at inopportune times on the leaf. Most leaves that are damaged in this way never make it to the roller’s table, but occasionally they do. Often the resulting cigars are sold as seconds. Or Havanas."

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Old 05-15-2012, 05:25 PM   #12
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Why don't you give your guy back in MI a call? Perhaps you are not the only customer with this anomaly? Maybe you can email him a photo? Or not and smoke the "thing". Heat generally kills everything.
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Old 05-15-2012, 05:48 PM   #13
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I'm not smoking it. I have 2. I'm gonna email them a picture. The filler looked like friggin mulched leaves...

I took pictures of the cut up, I'll post in a little bit.
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Old 05-15-2012, 07:59 PM   #14
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I'd be interested to see more photos if you took any

Do you have any of the box it came in? Or the whole cigar w/ the band?
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Old 05-15-2012, 09:00 PM   #15
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Classic example of cigar Herpes. Don't worry it's not contagious.
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Old 05-15-2012, 09:41 PM   #16
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I would guess mold as well. There's a reason its a second.
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Old 05-15-2012, 11:27 PM   #17
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It's "YICH."
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Old 05-16-2012, 12:09 PM   #18
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Smoke it! If I give you bad advice, and you happen to die, then you can stop posting here with my permission.
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Just looks like the wrapper was not fermented correctly.
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Old 05-16-2012, 01:00 PM   #20
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Dat der ceegar has da syphilis
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