Parliament is a cigarette brand that appeared in 1953 and was introduced by Benson & Hedges Company. Recessed paper filter is a peculiarity of this brand that gives a number of advantages to a person smoking a Parliament cigarette. The purpose of the filter is to prevent staining of your teeth and keep the fresh feeling when the smoke is inhaled - a real know-how in the world of cigarettes than tend to lose their freshness after a couple of first draws. People that prefer Parliament cigarettes also say they tend to burn quicker than other cigarettes, which is perfect if you are in a hurry and do not feel like leaving your cigarette half-smoked. Parliament includes a number of varieties to cater of the taste of different smokers, and the varieties are: Full Flavor, Ultra Lights, One (nicotine - 0.1mg, tar 1.0mg), Menthol Full Flavor, Menthol Lights, Menthol Extra Lights, Super Slims and Menthol Super Slims. Parliament cigarettes are usually preferred by younger smokers that enjoy the best quality at comparatively low prices. It's worth mentioning, that Parliament cigarettes on the average cost more than other brands, which for many smokers just adds to the appeal of this brand.