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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.

Punch’s Knuckle Buster Line Grows with New Shade Blend; Maduro Blend Adds Stubby Vitola

The new Punch Knuckle Buster Shade is described as an “elegant yet rugged smoke.”

Black Works Studio Paper Crane to Debut at PCA 2024

It’s not everyday James Brown describes one of his cigars as having light citrus notes.

La Aurora Preferidos Hors d’Age 2022 LE Debuting at PCA 2024

The name borrows from the French cognac designation, which means “beyond age.”

Bill to Lower Colorado’s Cigar Tax Dies in Committee

The bill failed to advance out a committee by a 4-3 vote, meaning Colorado cigar smokers will continue to pay some of the highest tax rates in the country.

Principle Cigars Releases Aviator Espoir

The cigar measures 9 1/2 inches long, a size that brand owner Darren Cioffi said he wanted because of how quickly he smokes cigars.

E.P. Carrillo Ships Encore Black

The cigar that premiered on Black Friday 2023 is now getting a wider launch.

Gato Negro Cigars Slates Second Release for Late March

The cigar, named for a shop in Cuba that carried “a little bit of everything,” is made by the Cuevas family’s factory.

Tailgate by Karen Berger Toro

Named for fold-down part of the back of a truck or parking lot festivities before football games? Yes.