MOLD in Jarred Oak Alley??

[cwpiperman]

I keep pics when people post them, not as "evidence" but as good examples for the "is this mold or sugar crystals" questions.
Mold.

@sasquatch, you're welcome to the pic I posted.
CW

 

[seacaptain]

Set the can on your nightstand. NOW!

 

[sparroa]

Yeah, clearly no disputing that any of those samples are mold.
Too bad to hear that this has been happening for such a long time. I have some Union Square with a nice bit of age on it that I hope will be okay. I find their Virginias less sweet than I prefer so I haven't cellared too much but I took a chance on a few blends just to see how they turn out.
CW, that's for the best. The glass can be sterilized and reused but I have my doubts about the lids. I know that no amount of washing and boiling can remove the tobacco smell from them after years of cellaring so I don't know if it is possible to vanquish the mold without applying something harsh that you wouldn't want in contact with your next lot of tobacco. I just start over with new lids to get maximum resistance to corrosion and minimal contamination...