Editor-in-Chief

Ramón Valdés

Ramón Valdés is Editor-in-Chief of the DutyFree Cuban Cigars encyclopedia. He has spent two decades covering Cuban tobacco culture, Vuelta Abajo harvests, and the evolution of Habanos S.A. releases. He has visited the major factories in Havana on multiple research trips and writes primarily on brand histories, vitola specifications, and limited-edition releases.

Areas of Expertise

• Cuban cigar brand histories
• Vitola specifications
• Limited edition releases
• Habanos S.A. productions