Do Polish Marlboros differ?

Polonius3Threads: 1,005 Posts: 4,833 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 13:29 #1
In Poland they dsiplay Marlboro, Camel, L&M, Viceroy, PallMall, Lucky strike, Chesterfield and other well-known American brands. My question is: does the backy contained therein differ from that in the fags sold in the States, Britian and otehr countries? I presume they must cotnain some Polish-grown tobacco, but I'm not sure.

RubasznyRumcajsThreads: 9 Posts: 283 Joined: Mar 29, 08 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 13:35 #2
as far I have been told (i don't smoke, i'm not that stupid)- yes, they differ (quite a lot of smoking Brits told me that)- and they are different from Marlboros made for/in Lithuania (also- quite a lot claims that 'polish' marlboros are better than lithuanian)

szkotja2007Threads: 38 Posts: 2,544 Joined: Dec 29, 06 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 13:39 #3
Even Marlboros within the United States differ. Polish Marlboros seem a bit "lighter" than others.

Polonius3Threads: 1,005 Posts: 4,833 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 13:41 #4
Thanks. BTW I used to smoke -- Camels and Gauloises and a pipe (Prince Albert or Half&Half in America and Najprzedniejszy jazzed up with a pinch of Amphora red in Poland). Kicked the habit a decade ago.

mephiasThreads: 15 Posts: 812 Joined: Nov 14, 08 MEMBER ♂	Jul 18, 10, 13:47 #5
Polonius3: Polonius3 There is difference (comparing to Turkey) and yes it is lighter. But Marlboro in Poland is in acceptable quallity and feel. If you go to countries like Kazakhistan or Uzbekistan there is a big difference. All cigarettes are too light it is not different than smoking straw.

Polonius3Threads: 1,005 Posts: 4,833 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 14:12 #6
Is it true that Polish law prohibits the 'light' label on cig packets? I know there is a prominent warning 'PALENIE ZABIJA' and suchlike.

mephiasThreads: 15 Posts: 812 Joined: Nov 14, 08 MEMBER ♂	Jul 18, 10, 14:25 #7
Polonius3: Polonius Yes, it is called marlboro gold since using 'light' is prohibited.

Polonius3Threads: 1,005 Posts: 4,833 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 17:13 #8
OK, so what are the normal Marlboros called? Red? Regular?

RubasznyRumcajsThreads: 9 Posts: 283 Joined: Mar 29, 08 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 17:20 #9
former Marlboro Light are called Marlboro Gold but regular Marlboros are still called 'Marlboro'

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Jul 18, 10, 19:34 #10

Polonius3:

My question is: does the backy contained therein differ from that in the fags sold in the States, Britian and otehr countries? I presume they must cotnain some Polish-grown tobacco, but I'm not sure.

Yes. I used to work in the factory. The blend they use in any given country is a result of market research to help the cigarettes meet local tastes. The Polish ones contain a blend of some imported (Turkish and American) and mostly local tobacco.

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	Jul 18, 10, 21:19 #11
szkotja2007: Even Marlboros within the United States differ. i don't think so Polonius3: My question is: does the backy contained therein differ from that in the fags sold in the States, yes, they are definitely different.. as jonni explained above.. to me the Polish ones tasted better (Marlboros anyway)

KRHThreads: - Posts: 2 Joined: Jan 6, 10 ♂	Jul 23, 10, 11:37 #12
I've been smoking Marlboros in Poland for the past month, prior to that for years in the states, and really haven't noticed much of a difference whatsoever. Then again, that may be attributed to the fact that 13 years of smoking has taken it's toll on my taste buds, throat and lungs...

OlafThreads: 8 Posts: 1,369 Joined: Oct 29, 09 ♂	Jul 23, 10, 15:15 #13
The main difference is that they have the filter on both ends.

pgtxThreads: 49 Posts: 6,327 Joined: Feb 14, 09 MEMBER ♀	Jul 23, 10, 15:33 #14
Olaf: The main difference is that they have the filter on both ends. and in the middle....

OlafThreads: 8 Posts: 1,369 Joined: Oct 29, 09 ♂	Aug 2, 10, 15:14 #15
Yeah, one big filter...

nadine!	Jan 16, 12, 00:14 #16
i haeve been smoking polish ones for a week and i am in the hospital i cough some blood and doctor tell me VERY BAD

peterwegThreads: 35 Posts: 1,992 Joined: Feb 16, 07 ♂	Jan 16, 12, 09:29 #17
Yes, nadine!, smoking kills - as you are finding out.

mafketisThreads: 17 Posts: 1,880 Joined: Mar 31, 08 ♂	Jan 16, 12, 09:35 #18
mephias: Yes, it is called marlboro gold since using 'light' is prohibited. Huh? If there's a law like that it's stupid and inneffective since I hear people asking for "lajty" cigarettes all the time.

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Jan 19, 12, 06:37 #19

mafketis:

Huh? If there's a law like that it's stupid and inneffective since I hear people asking for "lajty" cigarettes all the time.

That's true - and the law is EU wide, too, though people across Europe ask for lights. Also (in Poland too) the assistant in the shop isn't supposed to discuss the products with the customers. At Okęcie I've seen a lady in the duty-free shop apologise to a customer saying she can't talk about the brands.

mephiasThreads: 15 Posts: 812 Joined: Nov 14, 08 MEMBER ♂	Jan 19, 12, 11:41 #20
mafketis: Huh? If there's a law like that i It has been changed long time ago, and I think it is logical, word 'light' make people think it is less harmful than the normal cigarette which is not true. JonnyM: lights Yes even in some cases if I tell I want to buy gold they don't understand and ask for confirmation if I want to buy light or white.

FUZZYWICKETSThreads: 12 Posts: 1,997 Joined: Nov 3, 09 ♂	Jan 19, 12, 11:45 #21
szkotja2007: Polish Marlboros seem a bit "lighter" than others. yes, they are. Polonius3: Is it true that Polish law prohibits the 'light' label on cig packets? it's the same in the USA now. Marlboro Gold.

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