Benson & Hedges Dual (Menthol) Cigarette Review

Cigarette Design: 8.5/10 this cigarette is hugely interesting because it is an all white, or near enough cigarette. The cigarette has a normal kingsize filter as far as I can tell, however as I thought this was too good to be true I looked even closer than usual and guess what I found. I found a thicker band of paper around the bottom of the tobacco tube! Loosing tobacco and flavour during the last drags. However there is another flaw to this cigarette, the filter is perforated. However these are both minor problems because if you wish to have no perforations just cover them with your finger or a piece of tape. The cigarette is also very aesthetically pleasing, it's filter is light matte grey with a white tobacco tube. It also contains a small blue dot, directing the smoker where to pop the capsule and change the taste. Very simplistic has a B&H Dual logo on the thicker band of paper and press here underneath the blue dot. A very nice cigarette but the thicker band of paper loses the cigarette they 1.5 marks!
Unlit Aroma: 6.5/10 there's not a lot to smell, a very slight hint of Virginia tobacco but that's it, however of the tobacco I actually could smell there was a certain sweetness to it, pleasurable but not great. 
Dry Drag: 7.5/10 nice draw, not a huge amount of resistance, similar to a B&H Silver. For me the perfect drag, proving that when the menthol capsule has been popped there is less resistance when dragging on the cigarette.  As for flavour, there is a cool sensation at the back of my throat when dragging, however not like a menthol kick but a peppermint flavour. A lot sweeter than a menthol, reminding me of polo mints.
TNC: Tar-8mg  Nicotine-0.6mg  Carbonmonoxide-10mg 
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First Impressions: 8.5/10 the quality of the flavour with the menthol capsule popped is fantastic, definitely not a lack of flavour, the weak but sweet tobacco provides a pleasant taste mixed with the cool sensation of peppermint and spearmint, provide a great initial flavour. Nice even burn, no tailings and mild throat hit.

Harshness: 6/10 somehow the cigarette with the capsule popped is slightly harsher that the un-popped cigarette, however still a relatively light cigarette, however as with all menthols/mint (usually capsule) cigarettes there is always a cool sensation at the back of your mouth and throat. With this cigarette there is not an overwhelming menthol hit, however a gentle mint massage of your mouth and throat.

Flavour: 8.5/10 this cigarette has a great flavour. The sweet tobaccos mixed with the smooth mint taste create a world leading taste. When exhaled through the nose you discover a whole new flavour, of sweet tobacco with a hint of mint, reminding me of Gawith Apricot Snuff, it has the sweet flavour and tobacco aroma that can make a tobacco user fall in love, obviously you can’t detect any hints of apricot, but I can detect slight hints of toffee however I exhale. The mint flavour is just that, mint. Instead of a cold menthol hit, this is much more pleasurable and easy to smoke. Reminding me of soft mints.
Burn: 5.5/10 not the best, not the worst. A completely average burn time, similar to a B&H silver or American Spirit Blue. Average but leaning to the faster side of things. 
Buzz: 5.5/10 not much I can say on this other than check the TNC levels.
Last Drags: 9/10 a very sweet but minty taste, light to low full strength throat hit and a continuous average burn, very pleasurable.

Consistency: 8.5/10 a very consistent cigarette, the flavour even growing in intensity slightly, remains fairly consistent providing a high quality flavour. The burn NEVER changes, completely average. Consistent throat hit. Great cigarette all the way!
After Smoke: 8.5/10 a very nice aftertaste, reminds me of sucking on soft mint or chewing on a bit of chewing while smoking, that’s really all I can compare it with, the mint taste remains for a round 5-10 minutes, after that time the tobacco taste begins to seep through, however this is a quality sweet taste. No pain in my lungs or throat.  
Cost: 10 pack: N/A   20 pack:£6.93 (30/10/2012)
Value for money: 9/10 a mid-priced cigarette however this cigarette is a luxury smoke, another factor that adds value to this cigarette is, the fact that you can choose between flavours, two in one. This accompanied by a great taste, throat hit and several other factors to the cigarette. I would happily pay £7.60 for a pack of 20.
Overall (including cost): 9.5/10 very pleasurable smoke, as I mentioned before, great sweet tobacco flavour with a mellow mint flavour, the burn is completely average, smooth throat hit, this cigarette ticks all the boxes for me. Even though they are NOT for a full flavour smoker.

Overall (not including cost): 7/10 even though they are a very nice smoke, there are much better available on the UK market. I do like these cigarettes, however they are not anywhere near some of the UK’s best cigarettes, however they are a great convertible cigarette and for some people.

Would I recommend them? 

Yes, to light smokers, those who want a change from their usual brand, one off tries and as a last cigarette of the day. 

Will I be smoking them again? 

Probably, because they are a very nice light with the capability of becoming a menthol, which is much nicer. A great cup of tea then bed cigarette. Mellows me out!

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