Companies specializing in the production of cigarettes are known all over the world. Expensive cigarettes are a category that almost all tobacco manufacturers have. Although this kind of cigarettes are designed for people with high social status, anyone can afford them - the price range is very wide. Introducing you top 10 most expensive cigarettes in Russia.
10. Dunhill - 100 rubles.
The First World War became a key event in the history of these cigarettes. Taking advantage of the active promotion of tobacco smoking at the front, Alfred Dunhill, who had previously opened a small tobacco shop in London, began to send whole blocks of cigarettes to the front line. So, the rumor about the unique strong taste of premium tobacco reached the royal palace, and then flew around the world.
The price of Dunhill cigarettes is determined by many factors, ranging from a mild noble taste achieved through a special tobacco cutting technology, to a unique stylish packaging.
9. Parliament - 200 rubles.
Probably one of the most famous tobacco brands in the world. It is safe to say that throughout its history, Philip Morris cigarettes have had a touch of elitism.
In addition to the delicate and noble taste of tobacco, the cost of Parliament also determines a special air filter, which not only allows you to keep your teeth white, but also prevents lung intoxication with harmful components.
8. Sobranie Black - 220-230 rubles.
Tobacco grown in Brazil without impurities and unnecessary aromatic additives gives cigarettes a pure and refined taste. They are also equipped with a carbon filter, the main task of which is to take care of the consumer's lungs. Sobranie Black's design is very conservative and strict: a black tutu always looks solid.
In Russia, this tobacco brand is not very popular among the general population. The thing is that the Russian Sobranie qualitatively differs in taste from foreign ones - therefore, it turns out that the consumer only overpays for the brand.
7. Captain Black - 250 rubles.
“Black Captain” has won the hearts of many smokers due to its high quality and great variety of flavors. The sweet and bright taste of cigarettes is recognizable all over the world and has long been loved by many.
Their high cost is explained by the uniqueness of the casing - the smoking mixture is wrapped in a reconstituted tobacco leaf, and the tobacco for these cigarettes is selected from special varieties. Captain Black is considered one of the strongest cigarettes with 14 mg tar and 1.2 mg nicotine.
6. Senator Private Blend - 250 rubles.
The tin, gold-colored packaging of cigarettes Senator speaks in one sight about the belonging of this brand to the upper class. Unlike the previous participants in our rating, these elite cigarettes are Russian-made, and they are produced by the Donskoy Tabak company together with Richmond tobacco.
The main feature of these expensive cigarettes is aged tobacco: a special smoking mixture of Virginia, Burley and Oriental varieties is put into oak barrels and aged there for some time. Nevertheless, Senator cigarettes belong to the class of medium-strength tobacco products - they contain only 0.5 mg of nicotine. Due to the unique technology of tobacco preparation, the very famous specific taste of the Senator is achieved.
5. Black & Gold - 385 rubles.
Just "cool cigarettes".This is exactly what the manufacturer Nat Sherman stated about this brand. At first glance, it may seem that they are madly reminiscent of Sobranie Black Russian: the same exquisite design - a gold filter and black paper, stylish packaging, high-quality tobacco.
However, “black gold” has its own unique characteristics: their filter consists entirely of charcoal, which allows the consumer to be protected from toxic substances. Moreover, these cigarettes are initially designed for an extremely narrow circle of “smokers”, which leads to a high price.
4. Mackintosh - 700 rubles.
Mackintosh is the pride of Russian tobacco producers. Just think - one of the the most expensive cigarettes in Russia produces the same factory that produced the world-famous cigarettes "Belomorkanal" and "Prima".
The peculiarity of these cigarettes is the unique combination of English pipe tobacco with an elite leaf raw material. Mackintosh cigarettes have a pronounced sherry aftertaste. The high cost of the brand is also explained by the impressive tin packaging.
3. George Karelias and Sons - 2650 rubles.
The production of these elite cigarettes is still in the hands of the descendants of the founders of the family company Karelia Tobacco Company Inc, which largely guarantees high quality and total control over the composition of tobacco - by the way, these cigarettes do not contain any chemical additives.
George Karelias and Sons cigarettes are rightfully considered one of the best in the world, and therefore open the top three in our ranking, having a sharp price gap from all the above brands. These cigarettes are of Greek origin, available with or without a filter. The composition of the smoking mixture has a high content of tar and nicotine, therefore they are classified as the strongest.
2. Treasurer - 3000 rubles.
The world's most expensive tobacco and limited production are the two main components of the price of this truly exclusive brand of cigarettes. The thing is that the Chancellor Tobacco Company produces these cigarettes in a very limited edition - only 10 thousand packs per month.
That is why Treasurer is hunted not only by connoisseurs of fruity spicy notes, but also by lovers of exclusiveness. It should be noted that each cigarette in such a pack is completely handmade.
1. Lucky Strike - 6,500,000 rubles.
Oddly enough, some of the most "budgetary" cigarettes in the world become the leader of our rating. What's the catch, you ask? In their packaging. The most expensive cigarettes in the world belong to the Lucky Strike brand - a genuine white gold cigarette case encrusted with rubies and diamonds.
Despite the fact that inside this luxurious pack there are ordinary cigarettes that can be bought in any store near the house - it is still looking for its owner among wealthy auctioneers. To date, a single copy is on display only.
Remember, smoking is harmful to your health!