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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 MLB.com, 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.

Quality Importers to Release Conspiracy Cigars at PCA 2024

The accessories company is getting into cigars with the help of the Carrillo family.

Protocol Releases Phoebe Couzins as Newest Cigar in Its Lawmen Series

It’s the fourth installment in the company’s series that honors historic figures in law enforcement.

Weekly News (March 18, 2024)

The headlines, reviews and more from the past week.

Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance Launch Domain Cigars

The launch is highlighted by two new lines, both coming in nine vitolas.

Maya Selva Releasing Limited Batch of 10-Year-Aged Flor de Selva Tempo at PCA 2024

Maya Selva is offering another aged cigar from its vaults to show off the effects of controlled aging.

Vermont House of Representatives Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban

The proposed ban, which has been debated for the past six years, took a step forward this week.

Stolen Throne Celebrating Fifth Anniversary with Crook of the Crown Corona

An anniversary calls for a new, limited edition size of Stolen Throne’s first line.

League of Fat Bastards Aims to Bring Men’s Mental Health to Light Through Cigars

The company hopes its cigars will inspire men to embrace the ideal of mental health.

Dissident To Honor Punk Rock Legend Wendy O. Williams with Plasmatic at PCA 2024

At the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show later this month, Dissident Cigars will show off its tribute to punk rock legend Wendy O. Williams…

HOF by David Ortiz to Premier at PCA 2024

David Ortiz was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022; now there’s a cigar to celebrate that milestone accomplishment.