Manchester is an international cigarette brand whose own materials describe a premium tobacco brand established in 2002 and sold in markets around the world, with a wider range of styles under one name than most brands offer. For Australian adults comparing Manchester cartons online, Vaqlino lists nine Manchester records in a single category, and every record is sold as one carton containing 10 packs. This guide explains how the main variants differ — Red, Lights, Reserve, Sapphire Blue, Special Edition Blue and Double Drive Blueberry Mint — what each carton currently costs, and how to choose between them.
Adults 18+ only. Tobacco contains nicotine, which is addictive, and smoking causes serious health harm. This article is a factual range comparison; it is not health advice, a reduced-risk claim, or a recommendation to smoke.
Catalogue details in this article were checked on 7 August 2026. Prices, stock and product names can change, so the live product page remains authoritative at checkout.
The Manchester range at a glance
Vaqlino lists every Manchester product as one carton of 10 packs. These were the live records on 7 August 2026, all marked in stock:
| Variant | SKU | Regular price | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United Kingdom Red | SS-250 | A$230.00 | A$195.50 |
| Manchester Lights | SS-208 | A$230.00 | A$195.50 |
| Manchester Reserve / Manchester United Kingdom Reserve | SS-204 / SS-218 | A$230.00 | A$195.50 |
| Manchester Sapphire Blue / Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue / Sapphire Blue | SS-196 / SS-232 / SS-214 | A$230.00 | A$195.50 |
| Manchester Special Edition Blue | SS-191 | A$230.00 | A$195.50 |
| Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint | SS-1779 | A$250.00 | A$212.50 |
Most of the range shares the same carton price, so choosing between Manchester variants is mostly a flavour-position decision rather than a price decision. The capsule record is the one priced above the rest. All prices are in Australian dollars.
About the Manchester brand
Manchester is an international cigarette brand. The company’s own materials describe a premium brand established in 2002 that sells in international markets, with categories covering classic king-size styles, round-corner packs including menthol, special editions, capsule cigarettes, slims and super slims. Retailers that stock the brand in Australia describe the general Manchester profile as a smooth, mild-style Virginia tobacco blend, with the different pack names marking different flavour positions within the range.
On Vaqlino, the Manchester category groups nine records. Each record is a separate listing with its own SKU, and each is sold as a carton of 10 packs. The main styles are covered below.
Manchester Red: the bold classic
Manchester Red is the bold, full-flavour classic of the range and the record most shoppers use as the reference point for the brand. On Vaqlino it is listed as Manchester United Kingdom Red (SS-250) at A$230.00 regular (A$195.50 sale). If you want the fullest-flavour step in the Manchester family, this is the record to compare everything else against.
Manchester Lights: the smooth, lighter style
Manchester Lights is the lighter flavour position in the same range — a style classification, not a safety claim. Retailers describe the Lights variant as a smooth, easy draw, and the pack name is the brand’s way of marking that position. On Vaqlino it is listed as Manchester Lights (SS-208) at A$230.00 regular (A$195.50 sale). A lighter style position does not mean lower risk: all cigarettes are harmful.
Manchester Reserve: the refined classic
Manchester Reserve is the refined classic record of the range. Vaqlino lists two separate Reserve records: Manchester Reserve (SS-204) and Manchester United Kingdom Reserve (SS-218). The two titles are similar, but they are separate listings with their own SKUs, so check the full product name before you order. Both list at A$230.00 regular (A$195.50 sale).
Sapphire Blue and Special Edition Blue: the blue-pack family
The blue-pack side of the range covers Manchester Sapphire Blue (SS-196), Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue (SS-232) and Sapphire Blue (SS-214), plus Manchester Special Edition Blue (SS-191). These are the blue-pack records in the Manchester family, each with its own SKU and listing, and each at A$230.00 regular (A$195.50 sale). All of them are grouped together in the Manchester category.
Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint: the capsule option
Manchester Double Drive is the capsule line within the Manchester portfolio — the brand’s own materials describe Double Drive as a double-capsule cigarette. The Vaqlino record, Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779), is the capsule option currently listed, with a blueberry mint flavour position. It is also the only Manchester record priced above the rest of the range: A$250.00 regular (A$212.50 sale).
Which Manchester cigarettes should you choose?
Start from the style you usually look for:
- If you want the bold, full-flavour classic, start with Manchester United Kingdom Red.
- If you prefer a smooth, lighter draw, Manchester Lights is the lighter position in the range.
- If you want the refined classic profile, compare the two Reserve records and pick the exact title you intended.
- If you want a capsule cigarette with a fruit-flavoured menthol step, Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint is the capsule record in the range.
- If you prefer the blue-pack family, look at the Sapphire Blue and Special Edition Blue records in the Manchester category.
Every Manchester record at Vaqlino is one carton of 10 packs, and most of the range lists at the same price, so the practical difference between variants is the flavour position and the exact SKU. Match the full product name before you order.
Buying Manchester cigarettes in Australia
Shoppers looking for Manchester cigarettes in Australia will find the whole range together in the Manchester category. Vaqlino sells to Australian adults aged 18 and over only and delivers within Australia; this site is not intended for minors. If a listing is out of stock or the price has changed since this article was written, the live product page is the source of truth at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Manchester Red and Manchester Lights?
Manchester Red is the bold, full-flavour classic of the range. Manchester Lights is the lighter, smoother flavour position in the same brand family. At Vaqlino both list at A$230.00 regular (A$195.50 sale) per carton of 10 packs, so the difference is the flavour position, not the price.
Does Manchester make capsule cigarettes?
Yes. Double Drive is the capsule line in the Manchester portfolio, and the Vaqlino record Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779) is the capsule option currently listed, with a blueberry mint flavour position at A$250.00 regular (A$212.50 sale).
How many packs are in a Manchester carton?
Every Manchester record at Vaqlino is sold as one carton containing 10 packs, not as a single pack.
Bottom line
Manchester is an international brand with a wide range of styles, and Vaqlino stocks nine Manchester records in one category: Red, Lights, Reserve (two listings), Sapphire Blue (three listings), Special Edition Blue and Double Drive Blueberry Mint. Most of the range lists at A$230.00 regular (A$195.50 sale); the capsule Double Drive lists at A$250.00 regular (A$212.50 sale). Match the exact record and SKU before you order, and treat a flavour position as a style classification, not a health claim.