Philip Morris opened London shop in 1847, named after Great Marlborough Street. Brand launched in US in 1924 as luxury cigarette. Initially marketed as women's cigarette with "Mild As May" slogan
Only readily available cigars from major retailers included. Limited edition releases limited to 10 years old. List updated yearly or more frequently. Budget-appropriate options available for all budgets
Cigarette smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, with 250 harmful and 69 carcinogenic. Tobacco plants absorb toxic metals from soil and fertilizer. Smokers have twice as much cadmium as nonsmokers. Radioactive metals Pb-210 and Po-210 are present in cigarette smoke. Approximately 250 poisonous gases are found in cigarette smoke
Different cigar types include Corona, Robusto, Torpedo, Perfecto, Panatela, Culebra, Toro, and Churchill. Start with mild cigars for beginners to avoid coughing. Check cigar color: black/dark is more intense, lighter amber is good starter. Store cigars in sealed container or humidor to prevent drying
List values calculated based on stick price per cigar. Custom humidors used for limited edition releases. Most cigars still available for purchase today
List values calculated based on stick price per cigar. Custom humidors used for limited edition releases. Most cigars still available for purchase today