even the same brands in different countries taste different. Camel menthol in iraq was NOT the same as a camel menthol in the states. And when I got back, the menthols in the states had the menthol ball in the filter, for extra menthol! (I'm a menthol junkie)
I agree, The Marlbro's the Iraqi vendors on our base sold did taste different then the American version, but at 9 bucks a carton, I learned to tolerate them until I got home...