L&M cigarettes are manufactured by the Philip Morris Company. This brand was originally manufactured by the Ligget & Myers Tobacco Company, which was very renowned in the tobacco manufacturing business. Founded in the year 1873, the Ligget & Myers Company manufactured cigarettes for more than 130 years before they agreed to be purchased by the Philip Morris Company. Now, the Ligget & Myers department of Philip Morris is one of its largest departments ever. The L&M cigarettes are geared towards the middle class population who desire high quality cigarettes but do not wish to spend top dollar for them. This cigarette is considered to be in the discount range of brands. The tobacco that is used to make an L&M is a 100% American blend. The distinct feature of this brand is that the most advanced technological systems are implemented in the production of this cigarette. Philip Morris claims that only high-quality additives are used. The special way that the L&M is prepared allows the cigarette to have a slow burn rate. This greatly appeals to a wide smoking population, making this cigarette extremely popular. Its status has spread to Europe, where L&M is a top selling brand. There are many varieties including the Classic, Lights, Super Lights, Menthol Lights and the Ones.