Newport (cigarette)
Newport is a brand of cigarettes that are menthol flavored and are currently controlled and owned by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. It was named after Newport, Rhode Island.[1]
| Type | Cigarette |
|---|---|
| Owner | R. J. Reynolds |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1957 |
| Markets | See Markets |
| Previous owners | Lorillard Tobacco Company |
History
It was created by the Lorillard Tobacco Company and was originally from Ireland made for alcohol drinkers in 1957. The first Newport had a filter with a minty flavor and a white filter which was replaced by a normal filter.
Newport (cigarette) Media
1978 photo of Newport Lights billboard on Roosevelt Road west of Michigan Avenue, Chicago
A soft pack of Newport Menthol cigarettes
References
- ↑ "What We Make". R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Retrieved 3 November 2018.