Abstract: A device for allowing the dispensing of cigarettes at a predetermined rate comprising a drum and a plurality of chambers for receiving individual cigarettes, the drum having an open upper end and a plate at the lower end; a container of a size to receive the drum; a cover pivotally attached to the cylindrical container at the upper end and movable between an open position for loading cigarettes, the cover also including a lid at the delivery position openable to allow removal of a single cigarette; a locking assembly to maintain the cover closed except when in the load orientation; drive mechanisms to sequentially bring each chamber beneath the lid for cigarette removal; and control means to activate the drive mechanisms in a time sequence.