Salem is brand for cigarettes, launched in 1956 by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. They were the first filter-tipped menthol cigarettes. They were one of the best selling cigarettes brands in the USA. They are named after Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is the city where RJR was founded and headquartered.

The same year, there starts the production of Salem cigarettes on the tobacco market. It is a well-known fact that even today they are famous for a delicious menthol flavor. Menthol flavor is a new generation of flavors.

In the late 1960s, there was composed music, dedicated to this brand. And as a result, there appeared a brand's slogan :"You can take Salem out of the country, but...you can't take the country out of Salem." In other words, Salem cigarettes were considered as the patriotic brand, which symbolized the principles and values of real Americans.

The packaging of Salem Cigarettes was significantly redesigned in the late 1990s. There were added sliding packs.

But what main varieties of Salem cigarettes are made in the US? They are: Green Label and Black Label. The Green Label is described as a more smooth-tasting, whereas the Black Label is proved to be stronger or "harsher" tasting. So it is up to the smoker, what variety to choose. The main thing is that he will never be mistaken. Each of them is great in its own way! So risk and discover your favorite flavor!