Black & Mild cigar

Black & Mild is a prominent brand of machine-made pipe tobacco cigars and cigarillos. The brand was originally created by the John Middleton Company, a firm with a heritage dating back to 1856 when it began as a small tobacco shop in Philadelphia. Known for their unique use of pipe tobacco as a filler and their signature plastic or wood tips, they have become one of the most recognizable names in the mass-market cigar industry.

Today, the brand is manufactured and marketed under the umbrella of Altria Group, Inc., one of the largest tobacco corporations in the world. While the historical roots of the brand are tied to Pennsylvania, modern production is unified under Altria’s specialized manufacturing facilities in the United States. The brand serves as a bridge for smokers who appreciate the aromatic qualities of pipe tobacco within the convenient format of a cigarillo.

Ownership of Black & Mild transitioned to Altria in 2007 through the acquisition of the John Middleton Company. This move integrated the brand into a portfolio that includes some of the world's most famous tobacco products. Altria remains the ultimate parent company, overseeing the brand's distribution and strategic direction from its headquarters in Virginia.