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 Although the Viceroy brand of cigarettes is not commonly known as a premium brand in the United States, it is still very popular among smokers all over the globe. This particular brand of cigarettes seems to appeal most to those smokers who wish to save money, yet still smoke cigarettes that taste, feel and look like premium brands. People appreciate the fact that they can smoke quality cigarettes, for almost half the cost of some of the more expensive brands, especially with the price of some brands at an all time high in today’s society.
Viceroy cigarettes first came on the tobacco market in the United States in the mid 1930's. They were the first cigarettes to have cork type filters on their tips which made them unique and people loved them. They were also the first brand to use a callose acetate cigarette filters. Both of these events took place in the early 1950's. In more recent years, several other varieties of Viceroy Cigarettes have been introduced to the market. These types include:
- Box Kings
- Light Box Kings
- Ultra Light Kings
- Ultra Light 100's
Menthol flavored Viceroy cigarettes were introduced in the year 2000. The menthol flavor is not quite as popular as the regular but does carry it’s own with its unique flavor, style and taste.
Viceroy cigarettes were originally manufactured by Brown and Williamson, who at the time, was owned by British American Tobacco. In the year 2004, there was a decision to make a merger with another company to widen their range of customers and business opportunities. In a joint venture, a Branch of British American tobacco and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company decided to work together to manufacture and sell Viceroy Cigarettes all over the world which turned out to be very profitable for all parties involved.
Since the merger in 2004, Viceroy Cigarettes have been pretty much been considered "generic" cigarettes in the United States, but a good quality cigarette in comparison to the cost. With the cost of cigarettes rising all the time Viceroys are a good, flavorful cigarette that is affordable without breaking the bank. Viceroy Cigarettes are still in strong demand in other parts of the world, including in:
- Romania
- Turkey
- Chile
- Argentina
They are also in strong demand, and very popular, in many parts of the Middle East. Viceroy is the choice for any smoker looking for a quality cigarette at an affordable price. |
