John Player Special (JPS) Cigarettes

John Player Special, known commonly as JPS, is a historic British brand of cigarettes originally produced by John Player & Sons in Nottingham, England. The brand became internationally famous for its distinctive black and gold packaging and its long-standing sponsorship of Team Lotus in Formula One racing during the 1970s and 1980s.

Today, the brand is owned and manufactured by Imperial Brands (formerly Imperial Tobacco). Manufacturing takes place in multiple locations globally, including facilities in Europe and other regions, to serve different international markets. The brand remains a major player in the mid-range tobacco segment, maintaining its heritage of British tobacco craftsmanship while operating under a modern multinational corporate structure.