Mold on Foot: Total Loss or Cut & Burn?

[Brent Strande]

I believe that all I've read says to toss 'em, but damn!

Both of these sticks have been sitting for a year and I've never tried either!



I cut to look, but don't think it's worth the risk...

They were in my wineador next to sticks in cello and were the only two affected: CAO Amazon Basin and Fuente Anejo.
The tray looks to have water damage marks, but I've never used a liquid solution nor have I seen my humidity above 70 in there.
Any insight on how I let this happen?

[Usafvet509]

An Amazon Basin and an Anejo?! Crying shame, brother. Water in the wineador, that beats me. Sorry to see that. I'd be tempted to try them in your shoes, but that sounds scary

[JasonBCP]

Personally, I'd still smoke the Basin, sans moldy foot. Those have become pretty scarce, and oh-so-tasty. Who knows if we'll ever see more of that blend.

[Old Smokey]

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.

[Hardheaded]

I would not smoke them. Both cigars can be replaced. Not worth the health risk to me.

[c.ortiz108]

I'd inspect the Anejo a bit further and consider smoking that, cutting off another slice and using a magnifying glass, but the Amazon looks like a lost cause.

[defetis]

Id be more concerned about the rest of my stash......

[Old Smokey]

Id be more concerned about the rest of my stash......

+1

[droy1958]

Well that just sucks! I believe I'd toss them...

[Upstatemax]

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?