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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.

La Historia Parientes to be Introduced at PCA 2021 (Update)

At the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo will be adding a new vitola to its Perez-Carillo La Historia line, a 6 1/2…

Tatuaje’s Latest Cojonú Debuting at PCA 2021

Pete Johnson has a new Tatuaje Cojonú release and it will make its debut at the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show. The Tatuaje Cojonú…

Casa Turrent’s 1880 Lines Adding New Vitolas

The Casa Turrent 1880 line will be adding new sizes to each of its four blends, with the cigars being launched at the 2021 PCA…

Murder Hornet by Room101 Heads to LCA Retailers

Tomorrow there will be a new cigar from Room101 on the shelves of Limited Cigar Association retailers, the Murder Hornet by Room101. The cigar is…

Tatuaje’s La Riqueza Adding New Vitola at PCA 2021

Tatuaje’s La Riqueza line is getting a new size in the not-too-distant future. It’s a 5 5/8 x 54 parejo with a covered foot, though…

Espinosa’s Las 6 Provincias Adding Third Installment at PCA 2021

At next month’s PCA Convention & Trade Show, Espinosa Premium Cigars will release the Las 6 Provincias LV, the third installment in its Las 6 Provincias…

Black Works Studio Hive Being Released as PCA 2021 Exclusive

Retailers attending the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show next month will have the opportunity to pick up the Black Works Studio Hive, a sampler…

Shreveport, La. to Consider Exempting Several Types of Businesses from Smoking Ban

In July 2020, the Shreveport City Council approved a comprehensive smoking ban for businesses within the city, and now is looking at granting some of…

Room101 Announces 12th Anniversary, Adding The Big Payback Sumatra

At the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Room101 will be releasing a cigar celebrating its 12th anniversary as well as adding a new size…

Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. to Release New Vitolas for Lithium Line at 2021 PCA

When Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. soft-launched its Lithium line in November 2020, it was available in a single 6 x 50 gran robusto vitola, though…

Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. Releasing Limited Edition Lancero Sampler at PCA 2021

Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. will be giving its fans the chance to smoke the five blends of its Gourmet line in a 7 x 38…