This may sound overdramatic to some, but I feel sick to my stomach after finding this today.


And yes those are 12 Anejo sticks I got back in April of 20 iirc. I have to check my little book to verify, either way I’ve had them a while.

And I honestly have no idea how it happened, I have done everything I can think of to avoid mold, at all cost.

I have them stored in the center of the house, not next to windows, or doors. I only use Boveda packs, 62% currently and for the past 2 years, but have also used 65% before. I have 2-3 hygrometers in each humidor, that I calibrate at least once a year, but usually every 6 months. I quarantine everything in a special humidor, visually inspect all singles for mold/bugs, before they go in either of my bigger units. The only exception is boxes, in my other humidor, the footlocker. I open the box and give them a good look, but don’t take them out of the box. The temp is typically 68 in winter 69 in Sumer,,,etc, etc, etc… I’m doing everything I can think of/read about, to not let this happen, but it did.

Heck, I even throughly wash my hands before touching the inside of the humidors, or any of the cigars. Just to avoid introducing oils, dirt, etc…

I obviously took the Anejo sticks in the pictures out, have them in a ziplock. From here what should I do? As I’m sure many of you can sympathize with, there is a lot of money in those humidors, and this being the first time ever dealing with something like this, it’s got me concerned.

I really need some advice on how to proceed, so I don’t lose all my cigars and possibly the humidor.

Thanks!
Chris