Question about AF hemingway

I had a hemingway in the boat this weekend and noticed something I have noticed on other hemingways in the past. There was a thin white/clear film near the foot of the cigar that almost looked like some sort of glue. I have seen it in my stash of AF's but this particular stick came from a B&M so it can't be that uncommon. Do you guys know what that is? I have never seen it on any other sticks.
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