Lucky Strike 1871 Blue cigarettes

Lucky Strike is one of the most storied brands in the tobacco industry, with its origins tracing back to 1871. Originally introduced by the R.A. Patterson Tobacco Company in Richmond, Virginia, as a brand of chewing tobacco, it transitioned into cigarettes in 1916 after the company was acquired by the American Tobacco Company. The brand is famous for its "It's Toasted" slogan, referring to the unique heat-treatment process of the tobacco leaves, and its iconic bullseye logo designed by Raymond Loewy.

Today, Lucky Strike is a global brand owned by British American Tobacco (BAT). While the brand has a deep American heritage, its manufacturing is now global to serve various international markets. In South America, particularly in countries like Chile and Argentina where the provided packaging style is common, the product is often manufactured locally by regional subsidiaries of BAT, such as BAT Chile in their Casablanca plant. The 1871 Blue variant represents a light or refined version of the classic blend, continuing the legacy of the brand's founding year.