American Spirit Regular Filter Cigarettes (Hardpack)
Item Purchased: American Spirit Regular Filter Cigarettes (Hardpack)
Location Purchased: Nondescript Wicker Park Convenience Store / Chicago, IL
Price: $6.50 w/tax
Review: American Spirit cigarettes are my #1 cigarette of choice for several reasons. First, they use less additives than most other cigarette brands which makes them taste better and last longer. I’m not going to pretend that I am healthier because I smoke American Spirits. All cigarettes contribute to mounting health problems and you should not smoke at all. I do smoke though, and it’s nice to know that there are at least 400 fewer chemicals in my smoke than a pack of Camels or Marlboro. I would love to see a report about how many chemicals are added to their filters though.
Secondly, as I stated above, American Spirit cigarettes burn longer than any other cigarette. This makes it easy to cut down on the number of cigarettes I smoke per day and enjoy the ritualistic aspects of smoking more thoroughly. As all of my smoker friends are lighting up their second or third cigarette of the evening, I am just finishing my first, working on my smoke-ring technique.
Another fine reason that those of us who are slowly killing our lungs may want to smoke American Spirits, is because of their social and environmental conscience. Not only do they offer several organically grown alternatives to their regular natural tobacco lines, but they work hard at preserving native american culture and tout tradition, respect and moderation of tobacco use. Many of their proceeds go toward supporting Native American foundations and causes. Also, their advertising campaigns are geared toward smokers over 21 years of age. No lovable cartoon mascots or subversive teen marketing will ever be found in their ads. Most ads are clear and informative and each package of cigarettes they produce has the message “Sales to Minors Prohibited” printed on it.
I admit that all of this does not redeem them from making money off of an addictive and dangerous product, but sometimes the token gestures are nice, and it is apparent that they try a bit harder than many of the larger Tobacco corporations.
Though packs of American Spirit Cigarettes tend to cost between $.50 and $2.00 more than other brands, it is these reasons and several others that I choose to give more of my smoking money to the Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company…
…at least until I turn 30 and quit smoking for good.
Note (01/05/06): Having made a promise to myself to not buy a full pack of cigarettes until the weekend, I went into full-on lawyer mode and split a pack of cigarettes with my co-worker Pete. So, your honor, if you examine the evidence I have submitted, Kevin did not buy a full pack of cigarettes before tomorrow… he bought a half pack of cigarettes. Therefore, I move to have this case dismissed.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
ok…. it’s pretty obvious the first big review on this page is from someone working for American Spirits. He brags about it in a specifically vague way, and always covers his ass from a legal perspective. F*ck you man, i’m gonna go smoke an american spirit. shit better be better for me, cuz it tastes like ass
October 24th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Spirits Are amazing. Last longer, smoke better, taste better.