Filtered cigarette comprising a tubular element in filter

A smoking article comprising a tobacco rod and a filter element connected to the tobacco rod, said filter element having an end proximal to the tobacco rod and an end distal from the tobacco rod, wherein said filter element comprises:

• a first longitudinally extending section of fibrous filter material proximal to the tobacco rod, said first section of fibrous filter material comprising a smoke-altering material therein;
• and
• a second longitudinally extending section of fibrous filter material distal from the tobacco rod and arranged in an end-to-end configuration with the first section of fibrous filter material, the second section of fibrous filter material not including a smoke-altering material;
• wherein said first section of fibrous filter material comprises at least one tube extending through said first section of fibrous filter material, said at least one tube being formed of a tube wall that defines a channel cavity adapted for passage of mainstream smoke between said tobacco rod and said second section of fibrous filter material, without substantial contact with the smoke-altering material;
• wherein the tube wall comprises one or more capsules configured to release a flavorant;
• and
• wherein the one or more capsules are imbedded within at least a portion of the tube wall.