Lucky Strike Cigarettes

Lucky Strike cigarettes were first unveiled to the world as chewing tobacco and it was only in the year 1905 that it was sold as a filter cigarettes. This brand was produced and marketed by an US based tobacco company called R.A. Patterson in Richmond. Lucky Strike Cigarettes were later sold to the American Tobacco Company and it is also supported by the British American Tobacco in the areas of promotion and distribution. The popularity of this brand took a positive leap only after it was taken over by the American Tobacco Company. This premium brand was the best in the tobacco market during the 1930's and 1940's. The original, non-filtered Lucky Strike cigarettes which were so famous among the masses are still sold all over the world, including in the United States.

After 1950's this premium brand has realized that to stay in competition it has to offer more varieties and flavors to its customers. This was done by all the other premium brands and Lucky Strike cigarettes too have to adopt it. The varieties had to be different and of superior quality compared to other brands. Some of the flavors and tastes by this brand are Lucky Strike Lights (Silver), Lucky Strike Original Red, Lucky Strike Original Silver, Lucky Strike Lights (Silver) and more. They have introduced many variants but they are famous for their light varieties. The Light variety was targeted at people who prefer mild and soft flavored cigarettes. The main reason being they contain less nicotine and tar compared to regular cigarettes. The light varieties are preferred by people nowadays.

In 2006, the full flavored filter variant of Lucky Strike and the light flavored filter cigarette of Lucky Strike cigarettes have been discontinued in the United States but you can buy them from online cigarette selling web site. Purchasing online is the best way to get your favorite cigarettes delivered to you in no time.