ESSE Special Gold presents itself as a premium superslim cigarette, but behind the elegant packaging lies a smoking experience that may disappoint serious tobacco enthusiasts. Marketed primarily toward women, these 100mm cigarettes contain 3.5mg tar and 0.4mg nicotine - putting them firmly in the ultra-light category.
Key Specifications
- Format: 100mm superslim
- Strength: 3.5mg tar, 0.4mg nicotine
- Pack: 20 cigarettes
- Manufacturer: KT&G (Korea)
The Smoking Experience
The first thing you'll notice is how much air mixes with the smoke due to the heavily perforated filter. When we experimented by cutting below these air holes, the tobacco flavor became slightly more pronounced - though still extremely mild. The blend lacks depth, offering little beyond a faint, generic tobacco taste with no distinctive characteristics.
While the smoothness might appeal to beginners, experienced smokers will find the flavor profile underwhelming. The "Special Gold" designation seems more about marketing than any actual premium quality in the tobacco itself.
