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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.

Sixty by Rocky Patel Toro

Here’s the obligatory opening line about a new cigar that is being released for a special occasion. You’ve read it before and I’ve written it…

Southern Draw Announces Price Increase for 2022

Southern Draw Cigars has informed its retailers that it will be taking a price increase on its entire catalog as of Jan. 1, 2022. It…

Villiger Announces Opening of New Nicaraguan Factory

The Villiger Group has announced the official opening of Villiger de Nicaragua, its new factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The factory is a joint venture with…

JetLine’s New JL-Judge V-Cutter Arrives at Stores

After a bit of a delay, JetLine’s new v-cutter called The Judge has begun arriving at cigar shops. Update (March 7, 2022) — JetLine informed…

Weekly News (Nov. 8, 2021)

Cigar News ADVentura The Conqueror Emperor’s Edition Returning For Third Release Aladino Corojo Reserva No. 4 Returns as Limited Release Casdagli Cigars Adds Distribution in…

Walnut Creek, Calif. Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban

While a statewide ban on flavored tobacco products won’t be decided until the November 2022 elections, the patchwork ban being implemented by cities and counties…

Tatuaje’s Toro Samplers Heading to Stores Next Week

A pair of new samplers from Tatuaje and L’Atelier Imports will be heading to stores next week, and in those samplers will be a new…

Michigan’s Governor Signs Permanent Cigar Tax Cap Into Law

On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed HB 4485 into law, a bill that will permanently extend the state’s current 50-cent cap, which in turn…

Felipe Gregorio 30 Aniversario Don Felipe XLP

While the Felipe Gregorio brand turned 30 years old in 2020, it wouldn’t be until the spring of 2021 that the company got to celebrate…

General Cigar Co. Creates Cohiba C8 for U.S. Duty-Free Market

General Cigar Co. has announced the release of a new, ultra limited edition Cohiba that will be available primarily at U.S duty-free shops, as well…

ADVentura The Conqueror Emperor’s Edition Returning for Third Release

The annual limited edition from ADV & McKay Cigar Co. is coming back for a third release, with the company telling halfwheel that the ADVentura The…