Golden Virginia
A 50g pack of the original, sold in the UK in duty free in 2025 (note no plain packaging) | |
| Product type | Rolling tobacco |
|---|---|
| Owner | Imperial Tobacco |
| Produced by | Imperial Tobacco; and also less commonly British American Tobacco |
| Country | England |
| Introduced | 1877 |
| Markets | Europe |
| Carcinogenicity: IARC group 1 | |
Golden Virginia is a hand-rolling tobacco brand manufactured and sold throughout Europe by Imperial Tobacco. It contains a combination of fine-cut Virginia, burley, and oriental tobaccos. Golden Virginia first appeared in the United Kingdom in 1877, and it is currently sold in 30g and 50g pouches. In the UK, there are three predominant types sold: the original, yellow, and amber.
Golden Virginia is the third most popular rolling tobacco brand in the UK (As of November 2025). It is sold in over 35 markets, predominantly in Western Europe, with its key markets being the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, and Luxembourg.