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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.

CLE Cigar Co. Updates Core Line Packaging (Update)

The next box of CLE Cigar Co.’s eponymously named line of cigars you buy might well come in a box with a new look, as…

Sancho Panza Extra Chido Makes Debut At PCA 2024

It’s the first time a Sancho Panza release has been made in the Dominican Republic.

Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja Offers New Blend, Debuts at PCA 2024 Ahead of April 1 Release

The Nicaraguan corojo wrapper remains the same, but this year’s version gets some new internal tobacco and a new look for the bands.

Cohiba Riviera Adds Lancero at PCA 2024

It’s the first lancero for the non-Cuban version of the Cohiba brand.

Macanudo Emissary España Debuts at PCA 2024, Features Tobacco Grown in Spain

Inspired by the search for a refined smoking experience, the filler features tobacco from Spain.

Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Año 2024 Debuts at PCA 2024, Accompanied by Music from Paul Montag (Update)

Oliva has unveiled its newest Serie V Melanio Edición Año, showing it off at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show which kicked off Saturday…

Joya de Nicaragua Giving Antaño Lines New Look

The Antaño 1970 becomes the Antaño Original as part of the new packaging designs, but the blends all remain the same.

Eladio Diaz Before & After Debuting at PCA 2024

It’s the first regular production line from Eladio Diaz.