Prior to becoming Rocky Patel’s top roller and blender, Hamel Paredes was one of Cuba’s top cigar rollers and a brand ambassador for Habanos S.A. He travelled the world hosting cigar events and demonstrating his superb rolling skills. Paredes is known for his unique free-rolling style, which means he does not use a mold or press when crafting his award-winning cigars. In 2015, Hamlet left Cuba and started working for Rocky Patel. Since then, he has created well-known cigars such as the Tabaquero, Liberation and Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020.