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Do Polish Marlboros differ?


Polonius3 994 | 12,367
18 Jul 2010 #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.
RubasznyRumcajs 5 | 498
18 Jul 2010 #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)
szkotja2007 27 | 1,498
18 Jul 2010 #3
Even Marlboros within the United States differ.

Polish Marlboros seem a bit "lighter" than others.
OP Polonius3 994 | 12,367
18 Jul 2010 #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.
mephias 10 | 296
18 Jul 2010 #5
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.
OP Polonius3 994 | 12,367
18 Jul 2010 #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.
mephias 10 | 296
18 Jul 2010 #7
Polonius

Yes, it is called marlboro gold since using 'light' is prohibited.
OP Polonius3 994 | 12,367
18 Jul 2010 #8
OK, so what are the normal Marlboros called? Red? Regular?
RubasznyRumcajs 5 | 498
18 Jul 2010 #9
former Marlboro Light are called Marlboro Gold
but regular Marlboros are still called 'Marlboro'
jonni 16 | 2,482
18 Jul 2010 #10
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.
plk123 8 | 4,142
18 Jul 2010 #11
Even Marlboros within the United States differ.

i don't think so

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)
KRH - | 2
23 Jul 2010 #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...
Olaf 6 | 955
23 Jul 2010 #13
The main difference is that they have the filter on both ends.
pgtx 29 | 3,146
23 Jul 2010 #14
and in the middle....
Olaf 6 | 955
2 Aug 2010 #15
Yeah, one big filter...
nadine!
16 Jan 2012 #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
peterweg 37 | 2,311
16 Jan 2012 #17
Yes, nadine!, smoking kills - as you are finding out.
mafketis 36 | 10,708
16 Jan 2012 #18
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.
JonnyM 11 | 2,615
19 Jan 2012 #19
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.
mephias 10 | 296
19 Jan 2012 #20
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.

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.
FUZZYWICKETS 8 | 1,879
19 Jan 2012 #21
Polish Marlboros seem a bit "lighter" than others.

yes, they are.

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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