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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.

Weekly News (July 27, 2020)

News Cigars International Opens in Fort Worth Crux Adds Epicure Gordo Epic Cigars to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary with EPIC TEN Fratello Adds Brazilian Distribution Honduran…

Phoenix Councilman Proposes Ordinance Banning Flavored Tobacco Products

A Phoenix, Ariz. city councilman has announced plans to introduce an ordinance that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in the city. This…

San Diego County Sued Over Flavored Tobacco Ban

Another municipality has found itself in the crosshairs of a lawsuit over its ban on flavored tobacco ban, as San Diego County is being sued…

VegaFina 1998 Slated for September Stateside Release (Update)

The VegaFina 1998, a cigar named for the brand’s debut year,  is slated to make its stateside release this fall after previously being a European…

JetLine Avalanche

As cigars have gotten bigger, so too have the lighters used to set them ablaze. While triple flame lighters have generally been the biggest you…

Scrim by HutcH Studio Releases New Cigar Knives

Scrim by HutcH Studio is known for its cigar cutters with handles made from exotic woods and other materials, as well as a selection with…

Epic Cigars to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary with EPIC TEN

Epic Cigars has announced that it will be releasing a new limited edition called EPIC TEN later this year in celebration of the company’s tenth…

Honduran Cigar Factories Gain Exemption from Closure

At the end of last week, a number of cigar factories in Danlí, Honduras were preparing for an upcoming two-week closure set to take place…

Weekly News (July 20, 2020)

News Camacho Nicaragua Shipping Next Week CAO Expedición Arrives at TAA Stores Crowned Heads Slates Juárez Chihuahua for Late July Honduran Government Orders Cigar Factories…

Bristol Township, Pa. Bans Smoking in Parks

This week, the Bristol Township Council modified its existing laws to extend its existing smoking ban to the township’s parks. While the full ordinance has…

Honduran Government Orders Cigar Factories Closed as of Wednesday

Cigar factories in Honduras are preparing for a second wave of closures after the government has ordered them to be shuttered as of Wednesday due…