What Is the Oldest Cigarette Brand?

Muratti: The Oldest Cigarette Brand
Muratti is the oldest cigarette brand. Founded in Istanbul, Turkey by Basil Muratoglu, a Greek tobacco businessman. However, Muratoglu moved his business to Western Europe after the Ottoman Empire obtained exclusive control of the tobacco industry.
Pall Mall: A Premium Cigarette Brand
Pall Mall was first introduced in 1899 in the United Kingdom as a premium cigarette brand targeting the upper class. Its popularity height was in 1960 when longer cigarettes were introduced.
Sobranie: An Old Tobacco Brand
The Sobranie brand is one of the oldest tobacco brands founded in 1879. Currently owned by Gallaher Group.
Lucky Strike: The Iconic Brand
Lucky Strike is the oldest brand, created by R.A. Patterson of Richmond, Virginia in 1871. It was marketed as medicinal originally. The iconic red package made it one of the most popular brands.
Davidoff Gold: Premium Quality
Davidoff Gold costs up to $20 per pack. Produced by Imperial Tobacco Group, it features premium tobaccos for an exceptionally smooth smoke.
Por Larranaga: The Cuban Classic
Por Larranaga is the oldest Cuban cigar brand from 1834. While not as well known today, it is still a worthy old-school Cuban-style smoke.
Invention of Menthol Cigarettes
An Ohio man named Lloyd “Spud” Hughes introduced menthol cigarettes in 1925. He worked as a cashier and had the idea to add menthol for a “cooler” smoke.