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Dark Spots on Wrapper?
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TroyB1313 Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Jul 22 2003, 7:12 PM EST
Joined: 07-05-2003
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Hi everyone,
I've been lurking for a while and ordering from CBid, but this is my first post. I brought back a bunch of ISOMs from England about a month ago. Theyve been sitting in my humidor at 70-75% humidity since then. I realize this is a little high, but recently I have gotten it to stabilize at about 70%. A few days ago, however, I noticed the 2 Montecristo ISOMs have developed dark patches on the wrapper as well as some raised veins. They were bought at a reputable dealer (Harrods in London) so I am almost positive they are authentic. Anyone have any clues?

Thanks,
Troy
ajeroth Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Jul 25 2003, 10:04 AM EST
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Are the spots kind of greenish blue? It didn't affect the ones I smoked.
TroyB1313 Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Jul 25 2003, 10:20 AM EST
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No, the spots are just dark brown, almost black. They are also raised and are all over the sticks..
Thanks
Troy
ikonoklast7 Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Jul 25 2003, 10:23 AM EST
Joined: 07-13-2003
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I had some spots like that on a few non-ISOM cigars once, and they smoked just fine.

But I don't think the ones on mine were raised like you said yours are.
Slimboli Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Jul 25 2003, 10:53 AM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
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Dark spots on a cigar is what is called 'fleck', and all that is ... is spots or dapples on the surface of the tobacco leaf.

It shouldn't concern you ... more than likely, it's just a 'water stain' from your 'credo' dripping little, or to much condenstation that has built up in your humidor.

Won't affect the taste or burn ...

Also, those dark patches could be the start of bloom/plume, which is a good thng. Before bloom turns powdery white, it starts out as clear crystals (many small raised bumps) that are in a patch ...
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