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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.

Kristoff Twentieth Anniversary, PCA 2024 Exclusive Begin Arriving in Stores

A relatively small number of boxes have begun hitting store shelves, with more on the way in the coming weeks.

14 Cities File Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Tobacco Preemption Law

Ohio’s new state law prevents cities and counties from enacting tobacco laws of their own, like banning the sales of flavored tobacco products. The plaintiffs claim the ban violates the state’s constitution and would harm public health.

Carlos & Maria Amorío Corona Gorda

It’s the first of three cigars for Freud’s Carlos & Maria line.

Time Out Cigars Releases Lumpia at PCA 2024, Now Arriving in Stores

The cigar is named for the popular food from the Phillippines and Indonesia.

Casa Caraballo Adds Distribution in Colombia

A limited part of the company’s portfolio has arrived in the South American country.

Vector-KGM Shows Off VCube Cutter at PCA 2024

If you’ve been looking for a multitasking cigar cutter, Vector-KGM has a new option coming out this summer that will be worth a look. It’s…

VegaFina Inmensos Announced as Swiss Exclusive

It’s the first limited edition VegaFina release for Switzerland.

Washington, Mo. City Council Approves Smoking Ban Exemption for Cigar Bars

Cigar bars become the first exemption to the city’s smoking ban that was passed over a decade ago.

Sugar Land, Texas Passes Ban on New Tobacco Stores

The city council of the Houston suburb changed the zoning laws to remove tobacco shops as an acceptable use.

League of Fat Bastards Names Rob Maneson New President of USA and Americas

Maneson spent several years with Imperial Brands leading JR Cigar and Casa de Montecristo.