Marlboro Red Specifications
- Nicotine: 10.9 mg (varies by market)
- Tar: 15 mg
- Filter: 21mm length, 8mm diameter
- Cigarette length: 84mm
- Blend: Virginia, Burley and Oriental tobaccos
The Smoking Experience
Marlboro Reds hit hard - that first drag delivers an instant nicotine kick that lighter cigarettes just can't match. The tobacco taste is bold and uncompromising, with none of the subtlety you find in milder blends. They burn consistently from first light to last puff.
What surprised me is how much these vary internationally. The US version packs 1.1mg nicotine, while Mexican variants drop to 0.6mg. Duty-free versions seem to land somewhere in between. The red packaging remains constant though, maintaining that iconic Marlboro identity across markets.
Build Quality
The construction is solid - no loose tobacco or uneven burns. The 21mm filter does little to soften the experience, which is exactly what Red smokers want. That 84mm length gives you enough smoking time to appreciate the full flavor.
Market Variations
Due to different regulations, nicotine content varies significantly:
- US market: ~1.1mg
- Mexican market: 0.6mg
- Brazilian duty-free: 0.8-0.9mg