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Patrick Lagreid

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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.

Espinosa Laranja Reserva Azulejo Debuting at PCA 2021

Espinosa Premium Cigars is adding a new member to its Laranja lineup, the Reserva Azulejo. It becomes the third member of the Laranja series, which…

La Galera Imperial Jade Debuting at PCA 2021

For the newest addition to the La Galera portfolio, Jose “Jochy” Blanco is offering a Cameroon-wrapped cigar called Imperial Jade that will make its debut…

La Galera Celebrates 85 Years with New Cigars

Tabacalera Palma, the Dominican factory owned by José “Jochy” Blanco, is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year, which means new cigars being released under the…

El Septimo Names Chip Goldeen Director of Sales & Business Development

As the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show prepares to kick off, El Septimo has announced that it has a new director of sales and…

Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Now Produced in Honduras

The Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper has a new home for its production, as it has been moved out of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s Tabacalera La Alianza in…

XIKAR Astral Debuting at PCA 2021

There will be a new XIKAR lighter coming to store shelves this fall, and it will make its debut at the upcoming PCA Convention &…

J.C. Newman Ships Brick House Beginnings to TAA Retailers

The newest Brick House release is on its way to retailers, though in this case, the cigars are notable because they’re not exactly new. For…

Kafie 1901 Serie L Slated for Winter Release

Dr. Gaby Kafie—president of Kafie Trading Company, LLC—is turning 50-years-old this month and will be celebrating the occasion with the announcement about a new cigar…

Fratello Adding Fuoco Vitola to Core Lines at PCA 2021

The Fratello Fuoco, a vitola that had previously been a European exclusive, will make its U.S. debut later this week at the 2021 PCA Convention…

El Septimo to Introduce the Sacred Arts Cigar Collection at 2021 PCA

El Septimo Cigars has a new series of cigars inspired by some of the greatest works of art ever produced, and it will be showcasing…

Drew Estate Begins Shipping 2021 Edition of Year of the Rat

The 2021 version of the Liga Privada Único Series Year of the Rat is on its way to Drew Diplomat Program retailers. The cigar debuted…