Mold on Foot: Total Loss or Cut & Burn?

[Brent Strande]

It looks to me the Basin had a more severe case of foot fungus (Ewww) than the Anejo. Personally I would pitch them. I mean they are only cigars, right? I don't know the possible medical reaction smoking a moldy cigar could be, but why chance it? I have never had a moldy cigar, but I have read (on the Internet, so it has to be true) if on the wrapper, wipe it off and smoke it. If it's on the foot, throw it away.

If you do decide to pitch them, please dissect them and post some pics. I am curious to see if the mold is only on the foot or if it has moved up the cigar. I also would take all of the cigars out of your humidor and treat it for mold just to prevent further damage and a little peace of mind.

Will do.

Sad sight!

I agree with tossing them...

It's hard to do. I had to toss several A.F. Queen B's this past summer and it stung. But I agree that it's not worth the risk.

What do you use to regulate RH in your wineador?

I use KL and keep it around 62-64% and 68F

There are mold spores on everything...but that's a lot of spores together in one place. Personally, I'd cry a little and let 'em go.

Did you check out the rest of the stash?

Sure did - found a couple more (all in cello look fine so far)

That's a damn shame! Chuck them, then run & check the rest of your stash!

Yessir