Well, if it is a white or greyish powder and appears to be a flat coating on the cuban cigar's wrapper (typically on the side most exposed to air), then it is probably "bloom." Bloom, also called plume, is the dried crystallized oils of the tobacco forming on the wrapper. It is almost always an indication of a well-aged, extra oily cuban cigar and is generally very delicious. Simply light up and enjoy. If, on the other hand, what you're looking at is fuzzy, three dimensional, and/or blue, yellow, or green, it is most likely mold. Mold will typically appear in spots, beginning at either the head or foot first, and in splotches. Mold is an indicator of over-humidified cigars; you need to ensure that your humidor is not too wet and take corrective action. If there is just a little mold, you can gently brush it off and enjoy the cigar with no hesitation. However, if the mold has infested the interior of the cuban cigar, then it is a goner. return to Cuban Cigars home page |
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