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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.

Yorktown, N.Y. Bans Smoking in Parks

A parks smoking and vaping ban is now in effect in Yorktown, and according to a press release from the city, its roots can be…

Joya de Nicaragua Plans Cinco Décadas El Doctor for August

Joya de Nicaragua has been doing a lot of celebrating in recent years, including the company’s 45th and 50th anniversaries, and this year, they will…

World Trade Organization Upholds Australia’s Plain Packaging Requirement

The World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body has issued a ruling supporting Australia’s tobacco plain packaging requirements and dismissing claims made by the Dominican Republic and…

Diamond Crown Cameroon Double Belicoso (2020)

Somewhat overshadowed by everything else happening in the world this year, J.C. Newman is celebrating its 125th anniversary, a mark that few cigar companies can…

Alec Bradley Medalist Toro

I wish I could say that there was a more in-depth or even glamorous process when it comes to picking cigars for redux reviews, yet…

Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva Planned for September

Drew Estate has announced that this September, it will be releasing the Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Tienda Exclusiva Lancero, a former single store exclusive that…

Cubariqueño Cigar Co. Slates Protocol John Doe 2.0 for July Release

Cubariqueño Cigar Co. has announced that its Protocol John Doe Series will get a follow-up release in July, the aptly-named John Doe 2.0. Like its…

Weekly News (June 8, 2020)

News AGANORSA Leaf Adds Supreme Leaf Toro Casa Fernandez Aniversario Returns in July Casa Turrent Ships New 1880 Lines to Retailers Cavalier Genève Adds Distribution…

Watch: Patrick Lagreid on The Boutique Cigar Association’s Protecting the Legacy (8:00 P.M. EST)

On Friday evening, Patrick Lagreid will be a guest on the Boutique Cigar Association’s Protecting the Legacy podcast, which is also broadcast live on Facebook….

Colorado Senate Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

Colorado appears to be the next state in line to revise its tobacco purchasing age, as today the state Senate approved HB20-1001, which revises the…

Casa Turrent Ships New 1880 Lines to Retailers

Casa Turrent has begun shipping the four newest cigars in its 1880 line, sending the first shipments of the Maduro, Oscuro, Colorado and Claro extensions…