Can't believe it! In the wall-humidor that a gastronomer gave me as THE best humidor ever... the cigars where molden when I opened it yesterday.
I have been reading in the internet that a humidor should not be sealed to tight so that air can circulate - the humidity comes from the sponge anyway... I was a little suspicious when I got mine with rubbergaskets all around the door - but as that guy said "it's the best, I have this kind since 3 years now..." I gave it a try.
Well, 6 weeks later, half the Cigars were luckily sold (75 pieces I have had, 25 each of Cohiba, Monte Christo, Partagas) this happens.
There is just one more thing that might have made it my mistake: I did not take distilled water....but I put some Remy Martin in it for a better Aroma. Alkohol should preserve the water, shouldn't it? :drink:
Anyway - also that the sponge didn't dry out for 5 weeks made me a bit suspicious - isn't that a sign for "to much sealed"?
Can someone tell me how to prevent this the next time?
Do I have to desinfect the humidor now - are spores still in the wood and could infect the next cigars?
Thanks
Joey
PS.: BTW, some of you recommended me the Punch Punch... I was in a Bar last week with a girlfriend (girls night out), and the two men beside us wanted to invite us with something - so I ordered the PP instead of a cocktail which costs the same anyway - found it to be rather mild, but good. Thanks for the recommendation. I might add it when I know how I don't ruin it again...