American Spirit Cigarettes

Natural American Spirits are a newer cigarette brand. They were introduced in 1982 and are manufactured by the Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company. The company was founded by Bill Drake, an author, Robert Marion, an acupuncturist and Eb Wicks, a plumber. They sought to create a company that embodied their passion for natural tobacco.

The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company was acquired by Reynolds American in 2002. Reynolds American is the second-largest tobacco company in the United States. They also own Camel, Pall Mall, Kool and several other major cigarette brands. Even though American Spirits are now owned by Reynolds, they still operate as an independent company and are still produced by Santa Fe Tobacco in New Mexico.

American Spirits use natural, additive-free, whole leaf tobacco. They are very proud of their growing methods and high tobacco quality. The farms use sustainable and earth-friendly practices. Due to their use of natural, additive-free tobaccos, the cigarettes are free of the more harmful chemicals often found in cigarettes. The company does not test on animals nor do they fund smoking tests performed on animals.

American Spirits uses color-coded boxes and filters to denote tar and nicotine levels. The bright packaging was an instant success and smokers enjoyed trying new color options. In actuality, all the cigarette varieties contain the same tobacco and therefore the same tar and nicotine content. It is the paper and filters used for each color that alters the amount of tar and nicotine delivered to the smoker.

American Spirits started out producing only loose tobacco. Their first cigarette was the American Spirit Blue, launched in 1985. It is still the most popular product for the company. American Spirit cigarettes are extremely long-burning. Many who switch from other brands remark on the quality and quantity of tobacco in each cigarette. For those wanting a pure roll-your-own style cigarette, American Spirits are the real deal. This company strives to honor the genuine tobacco heritage and flavor profile.

American Spirit Blue
These are a rich, full-bodied cigarette using the company's secret American Spirit Blend of tobaccos. With 16 mg of tar and 1.79 mg of nicotine, these cigarettes offer a hearty, pure tobacco experience. True connoisseurs will appreciate the deep rolling smoke and generous spice associated with these cigarettes.

American Spirit Yellow
American Spirit Yellow cigarettes are a mellower, medium-bodied cigarette. The contain 10.9 mg of tar and 1.3 mg of nicotine. The smoker can savor the natural, fresh tobacco without any harsh chemical aftertaste. These are ideal for those seeking a creamy and balanced, yet robust, tobacco flavor. These are considered a light cigarette but, compared to conventional brands, would be more on par with a regular cigarette.

American Spirit Orange
These are more in line with a true, light cigarette with only 3 mg of tar and .4 mg of nicotine. American Spirit Orange have a clean, soft smoke perfect for a relaxing smoke. One still can relish the natural tobacco aroma without the heavy draw associated with a full-bodied cigarette. If the smoker is switching from a conventional brand, this might be the place to start.