Author Archives: Max

In the 1990s, a cigarette pack could signal status as clearly as a gold chain or a Mercedes. Here are five premium brands—JPS, Davidoff Magnum, Parliament, Rothmans International, and Mild Seven—and what they cost back then.

A hands-on review of Vinataba Demi Slims—Vietnam’s budget-friendly “compact” format—with notes on blend, cut, strength, taste, and whether the claimed Virginia character is the real deal.

In the short time JET has been on sale, it’s already drawn mostly glowing reviews. I open all three Virginia blends—Gold, Sumatra, and Special—show how they look, and share my honest take.

A hands-on review of China’s Reishi (Linhai Lingzhi) Classic Blue: why the “mushroom” name is symbolic, who makes them, how much they cost, what the blend and strength are like, and how they actually taste.

Ever wonder why some people still pull cigarettes from a sleek metal case instead of a crumpled cardboard pack? Here’s the history, function, and style behind the cigarette case—and why it still makes sense today.

Marlboro is the most recognizable cigarette brand worldwide. Here’s a hands-on review of American-market Marlboro Red 100s—pack details, build quality, flavor, strength, and how they compare to the King Size version.

A hands-on review of Vietnam’s Tourism Export cigarettes: build, blend, aroma, flavor, strength, and how they compare with Thăng Long, Saigon Virginia, White Horse, and Craven A.

Explore European Terea sticks for IQOS ILUMA: key benefits, flavor profiles, how heat‑not‑burn works, usage tips, FAQ, and a full image catalog of variants from the original source.

A clear, no-fluff guide to Terea sticks: how induction heating works, key advantages and drawbacks vs Heets and cigarettes, pricing, availability, and where to buy.

We take a close look at the widely available Marlboro Red 50 Years ‘limited edition’. The pack looks factory-made, the barcode points to Switzerland, and the blend seems decent — but is it authentic, and how does it actually smoke?