Mold or plume?

[Evan]

Just kidding, I know that this is mold. It doesn't appear to have affected anything but the wrapper. The foot is clear.
This is my first experience with mold so I just want to confirm: I can just wipe the mold off and be good to go, right?
Is there anything else I should or shouldn't do? For the record, the cigar came from a friend who may have had too high of an RH and temp.

 

[CigarGavin]

Came from a friend or with a friend? If vendor sourced I would send back for a replacement (no biggie) If not just wipe off and smoke.

 

[Hoshneer]

Looks like mold to me....

 

[Chrisso]

Evan, I have ZERO experience with mold (so disregard this message if you would like) but the amount I've looked up online would indicate that this is quite moldy.

Personally man, I would toss it. But I'm an anal SOB and don't take chances with that crap. Others might have seen this or seen worse and know of a decent outcome after wiping it.

Just my 2 cents.
-Chrisso

 

[Angry Bill]

Mold. Plain and simple. Easy way to determine. If if looks hairy, it's mold. If it looks crystallized, it usually is plume.

 

[CigarGavin]

I think Evan knows it mold, I believe he is asking if there are any other precautions that he should take with the stick. I say wipe and smoke (if you are comfortable with it) or pitch it. I wouldnt throw it in the humi JMHO

 

[Joevikes]

Hey man I had mold in my box a guy told me to take distilled water on a paper towel JUST lite on the water to blotch it not to wipe because u pull the mold down the cigar was the cigar in your box? Any ? Email me Joe.bottom@hot.mail.com I feel for u last a opusx from mold

 

[topmstr]

most likely mold. had similar thing happen from a cc vendor. wiped em off and have had them a few months now with no more problems.

 

[AlohaStyle]

wow, some friend to give you that?!? LOL

Just wipe it down and enjoy...

 

[Jfire]

Wipe, dry box several days, smoke. Rinse and repeat.

 

[kockroach]

Hope it isn't a fake....then you got a double whammy!

 

[Tobacco Giant]

Hope it isn't a fake....then you got a double whammy!

Doesn't everyone gift their fake, moldy smokes? Common practice, FTW!