i guess it doesnt really matter since there is no pictures to judge from. i was simply judging from the fact that most of the customers that come into the store and complain of "mold" actually have plume.
i have to agree here...i have worked in a shop for 3 1/2 yrs and some cigars "feel hard/ dry even when i know they are at 70% and have been for months, depends on the brand. Up here in michigan we deal with the effects of long, dry winters and i often will simply move my cigars to a ziplock bag...
Your cigar guy was right on. This is called plume and is "ABSOLUTLY HARMLESS" just wipe it off and enjoy. This is actually a sign that the cigar is well humidified and is natural as the cigar ages. This does not apply to anything green or blue you see, or anything actually growing into the...
If they are now rehydrated and still taste bad, i would say its time to give up...after a while the oils will evaporate and then there is no bringing them back...if you catch them soon enough it should be possible to rehydrate a cigar and still have it taste "OK"...
Mark, there are many choices for you and Im sure some other people will be able to add to this list...as always your best bet is to smoke them and decide what fits your taste the best.
A few of my personal favorites are
Ashton classic - always well made and mild
Montesino - another well...
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