 A fine-cut tobacco is also available under the name ""Black Hand"", corresponding to the character of the Roth-Händle.In 1991, the European Commission prohibited the then "heavy" cigarettes, containing a high amount of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide.The ban was put in place to protect heavy smokers of the Reemtsma brands Roth-Händle, Reval, ""West Strong"" and ""Astor"".