Epique cigarettes are manufactured by the Japan Tobacco International Company. The cigarettes are actually produced in factories located in the country of Russia. These cigarettes are considered to be made in some of the greatest tobacco manufacturing companies in the world, using high-tech equipment and state of the art facilities. All of the ingredients needed to make these cigarettes, such as the filters, paper and tobacco blends are imported from other countries. The manufacturers of the Epique cigarettes are beginning to focus their attention on the smoking population that enjoys slim cigarettes. The slim versions are very popular with smokers who wish for what is often perceived as a classier cigarette. For many people, this type of cigarette is deemed to be trendy and in style. Epique offers a variety of types including the Superslim Lights which are very popular, as well as the Superslims Menthol Lights for those who desire for the mint flavor to mix with the tobacco blends. This menthol blend is said to be quite different than any other menthol cigarette. While not the most widely selling brand among American smokers, this cigarette is very popular around the world.