Wednesday 18 March 2009

About Viceroy cigarettes

This cigarette brand first appeared in the US tobacco market, in 1936. This smoking cigarette has delivered an innovation to tobacco production. Viceroy was the first cigarette to contain a cork-tipped filter. Viceroy cigarettes were also the first to feature cellulose acetate filters. This has set a new standard in cigarette production. This is a smoking product that is constantly innovated. The last renewal of Viceroy Cigarettes was in 2000, when a modern design of the packs was introduced. This innovation doesn’t affect the quality of Viceroy. The keywords describing the quality of Viceroy Cigarette are “one and only”.
The slogan of this smoking brand is "20,000 filter traps." Viceroy smokers are distinctive representatives of Viceroy Cigarette smoking club. They live all around the world, while the most Viceroy lovers are from Romania, Middle East, Turkey and Argentina. These countries account the largest demand in this cigarette brand. Despite the fact that Viceroy Tobacco is produced in limited quantity, Viceroy smokers are very devoted. Its flavor has a royal taste and the emotion of smoking this cigarette brand is truly unique. Viceroy cigarettes are the smoking club that has a limited number of smokers.

Wednesday 24 December 2008

Viceroy means royal

The term “viceroy” is an old word that originates from the Latin prefix “vice” meaning “in the place of” and French “roi” that means regal. This term is used to describe a member of the royal dynasty, like Viceroy Cigarettes.
Viceroy cigarettes are made by Brown & Williamson, which was owned by British American Tobacco, and, since 2004, by Reynolds American Inc., a joint venture between the U.S. branch of British American Tobacco and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
This cigarette brand first appeared in the US tobacco market, in 1936. In 1952 it was the first brand to add a cellulose acetate filter which established a new industry standard. In 1953, Viceroy Filter Kings were introduced. In 1990, Viceroy Box Kings and Lights Box Kings were introduced on the U.S. market, followed by Viceroy Ultra Lights Kings and Ultra Lights 100's in 1992 and New Viceroy 100's box styles, and Viceroy Menthol in 2000. All Viceroy styles changed to a more contemporary packaging on packs and cartons without changes to the product blend.
This smoking cigarette has delivered an advance to tobacco production. Viceroy was the first cigarette to contain a cork-tipped filter. Viceroy cigarettes were also the first to feature cellulose acetate filters. This has set a new standard in cigarette production. This is a smoking product that is constantly innovated. The last renewal of Viceroy Cigarettes was in 2000, when a modern design of the packs was introduced. This innovation doesn’t affect the quality of Viceroy. The keywords describing the quality of Viceroy Cigarette are “one and only”.
The slogan of this smoking trademark is "20,000 filter traps." Viceroy smokers are distinctive representatives of Viceroy Cigarette smoking club. They live all around the world, while the most Viceroy lovers are from Romania, Middle East, Turkey and Argentina. These countries account the largest require in this cigarette brand. Despite the fact that Viceroy Tobacco is produced in limited quantity, Viceroy smokers are very devoted. Its flavor has a royal taste and the emotion of smoking this cigarette brand is truly unique. Viceroy cigarettes are the smoking club that has a limited number of smokers.

Although the Viceroy trademark 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.
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
  • Turke
  • 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.