John Player Special (JPS) Soft cigarettes

John Player Special (JPS) is a classic British brand of cigarettes with a heritage deeply rooted in luxury and high-profile sporting sponsorships, most notably Formula One. Founded in Nottingham, UK, the brand was originally part of the John Player & Sons company. Over the decades, through various industrial consolidations, the brand became a cornerstone of the Imperial Brands portfolio.

Today, JPS is manufactured in various locations across Europe and the globe to serve international markets. In Portugal, where this specific packaging originates (as evidenced by the DGS health warnings), the product is distributed through the subsidiary Tabaqueira or directly under Imperial Brands' operational control. The brand maintains a significant market presence across the European Union, offering various formats including the 'Soft' pack variant shown here. Despite the historical association with British craftsmanship, the ultimate ownership lies with the multinational giant Imperial Brands PLC, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.