Cigarette Review: Winston (red box)

Hello again. Coming to you once again with another cigarette review. Today's review is on Winston cigarettes.

Background Information - Winston cigarettes are manufactured by the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, NC. The same company that makes Camels, and Pall Malls.

Pack Design - This pack is pretty cool. RJ Reynolds comes up with some pretty cool pack designs. I like how the letters wrap around the pack (not the one in the picture provided). This pack is also special because it's a '2-way box'. You can open it like a hard pack, or soft pack by pulling up the little tab on the top. Pretty cool.

Cigarette Design - Nothing special. Basic cigarette. Basic filter. Says Winston on the tube in black letters.

Flavor - This cigarette has some decent flavor to it. It has a very wood-like taste to it, which is okay. They remind me a lot of a Marlboro Red. The flavor isn't the greatest though and for coming from RJ Reynolds, I can honestly say I was expecting it to be better than what it was. The flavor isn't bad though. It's just very different and a little unusual compared to my regular cigarettes.

Smoothness - This cigarette is about at the halfway point as far as smoothness goes. It advertises smoothness on the pack, but I honestly don't see it. It's not very smooth at all and is actually a bit harsh. Maybe I just got a bad batch. Some cigarettes are like that. Sometimes one pack will taste better and is smoother than the other, even though they are the same kind. It also depends on the time of year you get them, the climate, etc. But as far as smoothness goes, not the greatest and smoothest ever. And just a tad harsh and a bit drying on the mouth and throat.

Duration - What can I say? This is pretty much just a regular lasting cigarette. It will last about 4-7 minutes depending on how tightly you pack them. I like to pack mine very extra tight, so mine usually burn pretty slow.

Price - The price of these cigarettes are decent. They aren't cheap, and are about the same price as my regulars. I paid about $5.65 for these at my local mini-mart. Hell, I remember when I was young and my dad would buy cigarettes (Marlboro Reds) for $1.50 a pack. Literally. But what can you do? Ever since the major crackdown on tobacco companies because of the health risks of smoking in recent years, taxes have reached a ridiculously high amount in hopes that it will get people to quit. Not to mention we might be having pictures of cancerous lungs and cancer patients printed on the packs starting next year. I've sorta drifted off topic, but you get the point.

Overall - Decent cigarette. Nothing special. A little harsh and not as smooth as advertised. But definitely a decent and different kind of flavor. I like 'em. They aren't too bad.

That concludes this review. Stick around for more in the future.

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Cigarette Review: Newport Menthol

This is going to be my second cigarette review so far and today I'm going to do Newport Menthol. As always, I am going to remain unbiased. I just like to be fair and give the best possible review. So let's get into this review.

Pack Design - The pack design isn't anything too special. Just a basic pack, to say the least. It says 'Newport' in bold letters on the top and it has a turquoise colored front (indicating menthol). That's pretty much it. Nice and simple.

Cigarette Design - The cigarette design is equally as basic as the pack design. It's pretty much just a regular sized cigarette with a regular filter. It bears the word 'Newport' in green lettering at the top where the filter and the tube meet.

Flavor - This cigarette has a pretty decent flavor. It packs a punch, without being too strong. It has a wood-like mulch taste and is a very relaxing cigarette. The menthol is pretty nice too. It isn't too strong to the point where you taste more menthol than tobacco. Very nice flavor, but not the best. It has a slight chemical aftertaste, which I absolutely cannot stand in a cigarette. It's slight, though. So it isn't bad, it's just not the best cigarette I've smoked.

Smoothness - This cigarette is about 50/50 when it comes to being smooth. It isn't the smoothest cigarette ever, but also not the harshest. I love for my cigarettes to be smooth and easy going. This cigarette can be harsh if smoked too quickly.

Duration - This cigarette just doesn't last long enough. It burns way too quickly in my opinion, and that honestly really bothers me. This cigarette doesn't seem to be affected by the FSC regulations. It just burns and burns and burns weather you're dragging on it or not. These cigarettes last literally about 3 minutes if smoked at a normal pace. I like my cigarettes to last anywhere between 6-8 minutes. Definitely not a fan of the burn rate on this cigarette.

Price - These cigarettes are pretty expensive where I live. They were $6.45. That is outrageous. This cigarette isn't even that enjoyable for that price. Camel Menthol's are a much better choice for me because I can get them for about $5.25. I just think that these cigarettes are highly priced because of their popularity. I wish they were cheaper. It's a good thing these aren't my regulars.

Overall - These cigarettes are good, but not that good. I thought they were gonna be a lot better than what they were, especially for the price. They definitely aren't my regular cigarettes, especially not my regular menthol brand. They have that slight chemical aftertaste, which is a big turnoff. Overall, not good, not bad. Just okay. But definitely nothing to brag about.

That concludes this review, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews.

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Cigarette Review: Camel Wides (filters)

This is going to be a review (my first) on my regular variety of cigarettes: Camel Wides. First off, I need to say that I love these cigarettes. They're my favorite for a reason. I just love Camel cigarettes (or anything else from RJ Reynolds, really). I am going to be as unbiased as possible. So with that being said, let's get into this review.

Background Information - Camel cigarettes are manufactured by the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They use a blend of Turkish and Domestic grown tobaccos, which are the main reason Camel cigarettes have their very distinct flavor.

Pack Design - What can I say? Camel has done it again. Camel is known for their very classy and intricate package designs, and this is no exception. I love the detailed camel on the front and the background is also a bonus. Even the small designs in the top corners are a great addition. Very classy.

Cigarette Design - There isn't much to really say about the cigarette design. It has a stubby little filter that is shorter than most cigarette filters. It also has a small bluish purple camel stamped on the tube. This cigarette, if you haven't already guessed, is wider. Wider in meaning that it has a wider gauge. The cigarette is basically thicker around in diameter compared to a traditional cigarette.

Flavor - This cigarette packs some serious flavor. It has a very rich tobacco taste and is also very sweet. It has a small bit of nuttiness to it, which just tops it off. This cigarette tastes great. It has that classic signature Camel flavor which can't be found anywhere else in any other cigarette, period. All I can say is, this cigarette tastes amazing.

Smoothness - This cigarette is extremely smooth. I think that because of the wider gauge, the cigarette is smoother. This cigarette isn't harsh at all. It goes down the throat, and you feel it, but it's enjoyable. It doesn't dry up your mouth and throat like some other cigarettes and is very pleasant to smoke.

Duration - This cigarette will last a while if you pack them extra tight. They won't last extremely long, but honestly, it's perfect. Personally, I don't like for my cigarette to last more than 7 minutes. I live in the south and we get a lot of mosquitoes, so I don't like hanging around outside to smoke for very long. This cigarette has a perfect smoking duration. Not too long, not too short. Just right. If I were to guess how long they last (I've never really timed myself), I would say that they last anywhere from 5-6 minutes, at least from average dragging.

Price - Putting the price on here is rather pointless because each state taxes cigarettes differently, but I figured why not just do it anyway. The cheapest I have found these cigarettes where I live is $5.40 per pack. Not too bad, but still expensive. You definitely get what you pay for though. Quality matters most to me. I would rather spend the extra cash for quality cigarettes instead of buying some cheap discount brand (305's?).

Overall - This cigarette is all around great. It's flavorful, it's smooth, it lasts a while, and it's just an all around great cigarette that will give you a very nice and pleasant smoking experience. I highly recommend these to everyone. You haven't smoked a cigarette until you've tried anything from Camel. These just happen to be my absolute favorite.

That concludes this review. I hope you all enjoyed my first review, and I look forward to writing more of these in the future. If anyone has a request for a specific brand of cigarettes, feel free to send me a message. I will do my best to possibly fulfill your requests as long as my funds permit. Thanks!

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