A cigarette holder construction having a casing with a mouthpiece end, a cigarette receiving end and a metal sleeve inserted in the cigarette receiving end. Inwardly extending projections are arranged radially about the inner surface of the sleeve to engage and removably secure the inserted end of a cigarette against accidental dislodgment. The mouthpiece end of the cigarette casing is provided with a removable plug having a body section frictionally engaging with the mouthpiece opening of the casing and an enlarged head integral with the body.