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What Cigarettes Did Rich People Smoke in the ’90s Besides Marlboro? 5 Brands and What They Cost

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.

Pure Virginia in Vietnam’s Vinataba Cigarettes: Real Quality or Just Casing Over Junk?

Vinataba Demi Slims cigarettes. Photo: © ‘Smoker’s Corner’ channel

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.

JET: New Roll‑Your‑Own Tobacco from Indonesia — A Look at All Three Virginia Blends

JET roll-your-own tobacco. Photo: © Smoker’s Corner channel

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.

Chinese “Mushroom” Cigarettes? Smoking Reishi Classic Blue and What They Really Are

Reishi Classic Blue cigarettes — photo: © ‘Smoker’s Corner’ channel

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.

Few People Know Why Cigarette Cases Still Matter When Cigarettes Already Come in a Pack

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.

A True Classic: Smoking American Marlboro Red 100s — My Take

Image 1: Marlboro Red 100's Box cigarettes. Photo: © 'Smoker's Corner' channel

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.

Vietnamese Cigarettes Tourism Export: Worthy Smoke or Just Passable?

Image 1: Vietnamese cigarettes Tourism Export. Photo: © ‘Smoker’s Corner’ channel

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.

Terea Sticks for IQOS ILUMA: Flavors, Compatibility, and Buying Guide

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.

Terea Sticks: What They Are, How They Differ From Heets, Pros and Cons, and Where to Buy

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.

Limited-Edition Marlboro: Worth It?

Marlboro Red 50 Years cigarettes. Photo: © Smoker’s Corner channel

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?

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