{"id":22979,"date":"2025-10-24T16:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colligatum.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=22979"},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:56:15","slug":"kentuckys-best-menthol-100s","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/colligatum.com\/en\/product\/kentuckys-best-menthol-100s\/","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky&#039;s Best Menthol 100&#039;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"920\"><strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"266\">Description:<\/strong><br data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\" \/>A classic American-style package, decorated with a light green background with vertical stripes and a subtle gold border. In the center is depicted <strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"450\">horse on a background of tobacco leaves<\/strong>, symbolizing the traditions of the state of Kentucky - tobacco growing and horse racing. The name is written in curved letters at the top <strong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"607\">KENTUCKY&#039;S BEST<\/strong>, and below it is indicated <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"646\">Menthol 100&#039;s<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"668\">Made in USA.<\/strong>. Manufacturer information marked on the side \u2013 <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"754\">Commonwealth Brands Inc.<\/strong>, known for its regional American tobacco products. The design is simple yet authentic \u2013 typical of the tobacco traditions of the southern states and the American aesthetic.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1744\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"950\">Value assessment:<\/strong><br data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\" \/>\u2013 <strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"975\">Collectible value:<\/strong> Average. Kentucky&#039;s Best is one of the niche but important brands of American tobacco, particularly valued for its association with <strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1140\">local Kentucky tobacco farmers<\/strong> and regional production. Interesting for collectors as an authentic reflection of a local brand, produced in a limited market.<br data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\" \/>\u2013 <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1294\">Condition assessment:<\/strong> Excellent - the packaging is original, the cellophane is intact, the colors are preserved.<br data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\" \/>\u2013 <strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1409\">Historical data and popularity:<\/strong> This sign belonged to <strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1455\">Commonwealth Brands<\/strong> (founded in 1991, later acquired by Imperial Tobacco). It was intended to emphasize the tradition of American tobacco and regional patriotism. 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