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What Cigarettes Americans Smoked in the ’90s: Top 10 Most Popular Brands

A look back at 10 cigarette brands that were genuinely popular in the United States during the 1990s, from Marlboro and Camel to Newport, Kool, Kent, and more.

The Unwritten Rules Smokers Lived By

Soviet-era smoking culture and cigarette etiquette

In the past, smoking came with its own unwritten code: how to light up, when to share, what never to ask for, and the small rituals that shaped everyday smoker etiquette.

An Intriguing New Release: Smoking a Pipe and Taking a Look at Doctor Pipe Twists

Doctor Pipe pipe tobacco. Photo: © Smoking Corner channel

A translated review of Doctor Pipe’s unusual new twist-style pipe tobaccos, Black Twist and Brown Twist, with notes on their Brazilian leaf, packaging, moisture, strength, and what makes these releases so different.

Better Than Cuban? What People Say About Principes Cigarillos—Is It True?

Principes Original cigarillos. Photo: © Smoker’s Corner channel

A hands-on review of Principes Original by La Aurora: construction, draw, flavor, strength, packaging, and whether they deserve the ‘better than Cuban’ praise.

The Cradle of the Cigar: Flor de Copan

Ancient Maya sculpture in Copan, where the story began

An English translation of a 2008 European Cigar Cult article exploring the Maya roots of cigar smoking and the long Honduran tobacco tradition behind Flor de Copan.

Guiyan Jinbaihe Chinese Cigarettes: Like English Dunhill, But Different

Guiyan Jinbaihe cigarettes. Photo: Smoker's Corner channel

An in-depth look at Guiyan Jinbaihe, a respected mid-priced Chinese cigarette known for its symbolic design, Guizhou tobacco blend, and refined flavor that recalls classic 1990s Dunhill International with a subtle fruity nuance.

Few Got to Smoke These English Cigarettes in the ’90s: What They Were Like

Imported English cigarettes of the 1990s

A look back at the English cigarette brands that stood out during the 1990s, from Sovereign and Dunhill to 555, Pall Mall, and Silk Cut.

Benson & Hedges: British Classic or Overpriced Junk? I Smoked It Myself and Here’s My Verdict

Benson & Hedges Blue Gold cigarettes. Photo: © Smoker's Corner channel

A first-hand review of Benson & Hedges Blue Gold cigarettes sold as a European original: pack design, tobacco quality, smoke profile, strength, and whether this pricey import is actually worth the money.

Top 10 Best-Selling Cigarettes in the USA: How Much Do Americans Pay for Cigarettes?

A look at the top-selling cigarette brands in the United States, from Marlboro and Newport to Basic and Eagle 20’s, with notes on flavor, regional popularity, and average pack prices by state.

Forgotten Square Cigarette Packs From the 1990s That Many People No Longer Remember

A nostalgic look at square cigarette packs from the 1990s, from JPS International and Golden American to Rothmans, Oscar International, and St Moritz Menthol.