Since I am an avid Black and Mild Shorts smoker, finding my cigar around our rural area became quite difficult. That's when I found Famous Smokes; and, the ability to purchase my monthly supply at one time. This particular cigar has been my favorite for over 20 yrs. As a biker, I found that smoking cigars were much more effective on long runs ~ than, those that attempted smoking cigarettes. If cigars go out, they can be re-lit at the next stop. The plastic tip allows me to "clutch" the cigar in my teeth while riding, which meant it was there at the next stop ~ not burned up like the cigarette smoker. The shorter version of the regular Black and Mild fits my hand, allows for short office breaks and lasts just long enough to give me the pleasure I ALWAYS get when smoking Middleton's Black and Mild Cigar!