555 Cigarettes are produced by British American Tobacco since 1895 and are manufactured to this day. From the very beginning of their appearance in the market, these cigarettes have gained immense popularity in Asian countries, especially in China.
555 Cigarettes appeared in the UK and the first years of its existence did not leave the borders of the Albion, but in 1925 the brand was sold to a large tobacco corporation British American Tabaco. British American Tobacco Plc was founded in 1902 as a joint venture between the British Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company. The company produces about 300 brands of cigarettes, including cigarettes under the global brands Dunhill, Kent, 555 State Express, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, John Player, Lucky Strike, Viceroy, and a number of local brands. The company owns 50 cigarette manufacturing factories in 41 countries around the world, where about 730 billion cigarettes are produced annually. The headquarters of the company is in London, the number of employees is more than 60 thousand.
Under the management of British American Tobacco, the trademark has been transformed and spread to the territory of the United States, Russia, China, Brazil, Belgium, India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Mauritius.
For the preparation of the tobacco mixture, high-quality oriental tobaccos and special impurities are used, giving the cigarettes a soft aftertaste and a long-lasting aroma. These are strong cigarettes with a rich taste, which on expiration form a thick, white smoke, which is typical for British cigarettes. 555 Cigarettes will definitely appeal to smokers with experience who prefer high-quality imported cigarettes with a reliable filter.
The unique blend of several varieties of tobacco and the constant improvement of taste characteristics are the reasons of 555 Cigarettes’ success. A pleasant aroma of classic varieties of natural tobacco will cheer you up, wrapping you in light clouds of white smoke.