How much does a FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild cost?
The FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild uses a filter tip and costs $1.50 each for singles, $6.50 per 5-pack, and $29.00 per box of 25. 4.75" long, made in the United States.
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What a FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild costs over time.
Every number that matters — per single, per pack, per box, per year, and lifetime at FT (Filter Tip) prices.
Filter tip
$1.30/cigar
$1.50/single × 365
Before compounding
How long does a FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild last?
Pipe tobacco burns slower than cigarette tobacco. Here are estimates for each purchase format.
A single Black and Mild gives 8–12 minutes of smoking time. The homogenized pipe tobacco burns slower than cigarette tobacco, which is why one Black and Mild lasts about as long as 2–3 cigarettes.
A 5-pack of FT (Filter Tip) lasts anywhere from 1 to 5 days depending on usage. At 1 cigarillo per day, one 5-pack covers a standard work week. Heavy users may finish a 5-pack in a single day.
For a daily smoker, a box of 25 FT (Filter Tip) lasts about 2–4 weeks. At 1 per day, the box covers 25 days. At 2 per day, it lasts about 12–13 days. Boxes offer the lowest per-unit price.
One FT (Filter Tip) per day at $1.50 costs approximately $548 per year. That is roughly the price of a mid-range laptop — every single year.
Two FT (Filter Tip)s per day doubles the cost to roughly $1,095 per year. A 5-pack at $6.50 lasts 2–3 days at this pace instead of a full work week.
What is FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild?
Manufactured by John Middleton Co. (Altria), 4.75" long, filter tip.
Black and Mild FT replaces the traditional wood or plastic tip with a cellulose filter, producing a lighter draw similar to a filtered cigarette. The most cigarette-like Black and Mild. Sold in 5-packs and boxes of 25.
Manufactured by John Middleton Co. (Altria) in United States. Each Black and Mild is 4.75 inches long — roughly the length of two standard cigarettes end-to-end. The filter tip is a defining characteristic: filter tips produce the lightest draw — closer to a filtered cigarette than a traditional cigarillo — and are popular among cigarette smokers exploring pipe tobacco. Unlike all other Black and Mild variants, the FT uses no rigid tip at all — the cellulose filter is built into the cigar body, making it the only Black and Mild that draws like a cigarette. This makes FT the lightest and mildest Black and Mild available. As with all Black and Mild products, FT (Filter Tip) contains pipe tobacco wrapped in a homogenized tobacco leaf (HTL) — not cigarette tobacco or natural cigar leaf.
What does FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild taste like?
Each Black and Mild variant has a distinct flavor profile. Here is what to expect from FT (Filter Tip).
FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild is the most cigarette-like variant in the lineup. The cellulose filter replaces the rigid wood or plastic tip entirely, producing a lighter draw with reduced harshness. The filter traps some particulate, making the smoke feel thinner and cooler on the throat. FT (Filter Tip) is the best choice for cigarette smokers trying cigarillos for the first time — the draw resistance and filter feel are familiar, and the pipe tobacco taste is less assertive than in wood-tip or plastic-tip variants. Among Black and Milds, FT is also the most expensive per unit due to the extra manufacturing step of incorporating the cellulose filter.
FT (Filter Tip) vs. other Black and Mild variants.
All 5 variants side by side. FT (Filter Tip) is highlighted.
| Variant | Tip | Strength | Single | 5-pack | Box (25) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | 🪵 Wood tip | Medium | $1.25 | $5.50 | $25.00 | Traditional smokers |
| Wine | 🪵 Wood tip | Medium-Full | $1.35 | $5.75 | $26.50 | Flavored cigar fans |
| Jazz | ♻ Plastic tip | Medium | $1.25 | $5.25 | $24.00 | Smooth draw preference |
| Cream | ♻ Plastic tip | Mild | $1.30 | $5.50 | $25.00 | First-timers & mild taste |
| FT (Filter Tip)YOU | 🚬 Filter tip | Mild | $1.50 | $6.50 | $29.00 | Cigarette smokers transitioning |
What a FT (Filter Tip) habit costs over time.
Straight arithmetic. No inflation adjustment. The real cost is usually higher when you factor in tax increases and health costs.
1 FT (Filter Tip)/day × 365 days × 10 years at $1.50/single. No tax increases, no inflation.
Put $$45/month into the stock market for 20 years at 7% and it compounds to roughly $23,400 — double the cash amount.
Where to buy FT (Filter Tip) Black and Mild.
Retail channels, availability by variant, and tips for finding the best price on FT (Filter Tip).
This is where 95%+ of Black and Mild sales happen. Chains like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Speedway, Wawa, and Shell station convenience stores carry singles and 5-packs. Original and Wine are the most common variants at gas stations — they are almost always in stock. Smaller independent gas stations may only carry Original and Wine. Prices at gas stations tend to be $0.25–0.50 higher per single than bulk retailers or smoke shops due to convenience markup.
Dedicated smoke shops and tobacco retailers carry the full selection including boxes of 25. Jazz and Cream — the less common plastic-tip variants — are more likely to be in stock at a dedicated tobacco shop than at a gas station. Smoke shops also offer better per-unit pricing on boxes and are more likely to run promotions. If you want a box of 25 FT (Filter Tip) at the best price, a dedicated smoke shop is your best bet.
Online availability is limited due to tobacco shipping restrictions. Federal law requires age verification and many states restrict or ban direct-to-consumer tobacco shipping entirely. Some retailers ship to most states but you will pay shipping fees that often offset any per-unit savings. John Middleton Co. (Altria) does not sell directly to consumers online. If you do buy online, verify the retailer is licensed in your state.
At national chains like 7-Eleven and Circle K, Black and Milds are typically sold as singles only behind the counter. Original, Wine, and FT are usually in stock. Jazz and Cream may be available at larger locations but are not guaranteed. These chains use centralized pricing, so expect consistent prices across locations in the same metro area — typically $1.25–1.50 per single depending on local tobacco tax.
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About this data
Prices are 2026 national averages for the FT (Filter Tip) variant, sourced from altria / john middleton product listings; convenience store, gas station, and online retailer pricing 2026. Actual in-store prices vary by state, retailer, and local tobacco taxes. Manufacturer: John Middleton Co. (Altria). Last reviewed: 2026-07-01. Black and Mild is a registered trademark of John Middleton Co., a subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc. SmokeCalc is not affiliated with or endorsed by John Middleton Co. or Altria.
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