Viceroy Cigarettes

Viceroy originated in the U.S. in 1936 as the world's first cork-tipped filter cigarette. 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.

All Viceroy Styles changed to a more contemporary packaging on packs and cartons without changes to the product mix. After the Brown & Williamson merger, the brand has been played down, continuing to be sold on the markets where demand is strong, like Romania, Middle East, Turkey and Argentine.

NOTICE: The manufacturer of this brand stopped releasing the cigarettes in hard cartons. Instead, they will come in 2 rows by 5 packs, wrapped in cellophane.

Viceroy cigarettes are currently produced by Brown and Williamson Company which is a joint venture of British American Tobacco and R.J. Reynolds. In 2004, the British American Tobacco Company decided to merge part of its company with R.J. Reynolds to start a joint venture which would better manufacture and distribute this brand. This move paid off and was profitable to all parties concerned. This brand is very famous in countries like Turkey, Argentina, Chile, Romania and many parts of the Middle East.

Their flavor is unmatched and is unique; they are a very affordable brand smoked by a large number of people. Viceroy cigarettes are more popular with people who prefer cigarettes that of fine quality with good taste, feel and flavor, and at the same time do not pinch the purse. These cigarettes are perfect for people looking for good quality cigarettes which are available easily. No other cigarette is so good to satisfy a smoker's craving as this brand does. This brand is credited for establishing new quality standards and is considered as pioneer in the field of cigarettes.

Viceroy cigarettes are so successful because it is made up of the best quality tobacco which makes it smooth smoking and rich tasting. These cigarettes are mild and smooth, best suited for everyone.

Viceroy cigarettes have recently rolled out several varieties to the market, like Light Box Kings, Box Kings, Ultra Light 100's, Ultra Light Kings and more. In 2000, the brand launched its menthol taste cigarettes; these have their own one of its kind feel, taste and flavor. Viceroy Filter cigarettes are one of the variants of this brand. These cigarettes serve dual purpose, the filter in them reduces the amount of smoke, tar and other fine particles entering the smoker's lungs; and the other purpose is cigarette cravings. No other cigarette is so good to satisfy a smoker's craving as this brand does.