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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.

Flor del Valle Sky Flower Lancero

Open your phone, snap a picture, post it on Instagram, and boom, you have announced your newest cigar. At least, that was the case for…

Palió Vesuvio

After being asked what my favorite cigar is, the next most common question is likely what my favorite lighter is. That question is also usually…

Espinosa Releases Limited Run of Sake Bomb and Alpha Dawg Lanceros

A limited edition run of lanceros has begun arriving at Espinosa-branded lounges recently, the 601 La Bomba Sake Bomb Lancero and the Alpha Dawg Lancero. Both…

Kristoff Announces 685 Woodlawn Box Pressed Toro for TAA

Kristoff will be releasing a new limited edition size of its 685 Woodlawn line to the Tobacconists’ Association of America at the group’s upcoming virtual…

Casdagli Announces Distribution Agreement for Norway

Casdagli Cigars has announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Nordic Cigars that will bring a pair of limited production cigars to…

Cigabon by Jochy Blanco Debuts at LCA Retailers on Friday

On Fri., Feb. 5, retail members of the Limited Cigar Association will begin offering the organization’s newest exclusive release, Cigabon by Jochy Blanco. The cigar…

Rafael González North Star (ER Nordico-Baltico 2017)

In the cigar industry, there is plenty of talk and discussion about pairings: certain types of tobacco with others, and of course certain cigars with…

El Septimo’s Peacock & Elephant Ashtrays Now Available

The third and fourth ashtrays in El Septimo’s Safari Collection are now available, as the company has announced the release of its Peacock and Elephant…

Punch Kung Pow! Slated for Feb. 15 Release

It’s not everyday you see a cigar with an exclamation point in its name, but there will be a new one arriving on store shelves…

Hawaii Legislators Introduce Bills to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products, Require In-Person Sales

A group of legislators in Hawaii have introduced a pair of bills that seek to further curtail tobacco use by banning the sale of flavored…

Weekly News (Feb. 1, 2021)

News Cameron Heaps Returns as Mombacho Cigars S.A. President Casdagli Adds Distribution for Angola Jim Young Leaves Davidoff Juárez Shots Returns for 2021 Mombacho Cigars…