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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.

Fratello Adding Fuoco Vitola to Core Lines at PCA 2021

The Fratello Fuoco, a vitola that had previously been a European exclusive, will make its U.S. debut later this week at the 2021 PCA Convention…

El Septimo to Introduce the Sacred Arts Cigar Collection at 2021 PCA

El Septimo Cigars has a new series of cigars inspired by some of the greatest works of art ever produced, and it will be showcasing…

Drew Estate Begins Shipping 2021 Edition of Year of the Rat

The 2021 version of the Liga Privada Único Series Year of the Rat is on its way to Drew Diplomat Program retailers. The cigar debuted…

Padrón Adding 60 Ring Gauge Family Reserve No. 95

At the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Padrón will be showing off the Family Reserve No. 95, a new round, 4 3/4 x 60…

Espinosa Announces 601 La Bomba Warhead VII

Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the upcoming release of the seventh installment in its 601 La Bomba Warhead series. The 601 La Bomba Warhead VII…

Palió Ballista Table Lighter to Debut at PCA 2021

At the upcoming PCA Convention & Trade Show, Quality Importers Trading Co. will be unveiling the Ballista, a new table lighter for its Palió brand….

Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla Returns for National Release

Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla, the collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo that first debuted in 2014, is coming back for a national release later…

Vector-KGM Teases Icon IV Lighter

There will be a new member of Vector’s Icon family of lighters, and it will be a flat flame. Over the weekend, the company sent…

Weekly News (July 5, 2021)

Cigar News 7-20-4 Announces The Hustler Five & Dime as PCA 2021 Exclusive AGANORSA Leaf Updates Aniversario, Adds Two Vitolas for 2021 AGANORSA Leaf Ships…

La Palina Showcasing Refreshed KB Series at PCA 2021

La Palina released its KB Series in 2013, and this year it is getting a new look and new sizes, which the company will show…

La Palina Introducing 125 Años at PCA 2021

La Palina is celebrating its 125th anniversary, and not only is it releasing a new cigar, it’s doing so with the help of Oliva Cigar…