L&M

L&M Cigarettes

One of the most important change L&M cigarettes brought in the tobacco industry is a particular flavor directly related to menthol cigarettes. Smokers passionate of menthol know very well that there are many differences between various brands and types of smoking when it comes to menthol. So here's a very short of the concept:

1. Menthol has initially been introduced long time ago, as an improvement to pipe smoking. It is believed that the Japanese knew the beneficial effects of menthol ever since 2000 years ago. Even so, it reached Europe roughly in the 18th century.
2. Special fragrances related to menthol (mint, sage, etc.) have been used in India and the Middle East for centuries for waterpipes (aka hookas).
3. The first menthol cigarette in the modern era dates back to 1925 and it was developed by Lloyd Hughes.
4. Today, menthol is widely available either in cigarettes or in various ads for smoking, like menthol crystals for pipe smoking.

So what makes L&M menthol cigarettes special? It's a special combination that is highly valued by smokers of menthol cigarettes: very strong flavor, medium tar, and the persistence of menthol to the last smoke. They're also a cheap solution, especially in USA and Canada.

People smoking menthol cigarettes often complain that after less than two weeks the taste doesn't feel strong anymore. This happens partly because they get accustomed to the taste and partly due to the small quantity of menthol in regular cigarettes. As opposed to them, L&M menthol cigarettes have a stronger, more consistent taste.

Apart from that, they look good. People around you don't need to know you smoke menthol and L&M takes care of that: the cigarettes are white and the suggestion is rather subtle (the name of the brand is colored in green on the filter).