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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.

Viaje Bringing Circa ’45 to U.S., Updates Oro Reserva #5 Packaging

In its upcoming shipment to retailers, Viaje will be including Circa ’45, a cigar that had previously been a European exclusive release, as well as…

Weekly News (March 9, 2020)

News AGANORSA Leaf Ships Supreme Leaf Alec Bradley Adding Black Market Estelí Diamond CAA Names Tyler Menzler Director of Legislative Affairs Cohiba Royale Nears Debut…

Protocol Themis Corona Gorda

Fans of Cubariqueño Cigar Co. know that the company has a decided theme for the names of its cigar lines, selecting terms and names from…

ADVentura The Conqueror Comandante

There is no shortage of cigars with stories behind them; in fact, one could make the case that it’s one of the more enjoyable aspects…

Oklahoma House Passes Increase to Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age

On Thursday, the Oklahoma House of Representatives took a step towards bringing the state into compliance with the recently enacted federal minimum tobacco purchasing age…

Alec Bradley Adding Black Market Estelí Diamond

This June, Alec Bradley will be bringing its diamond-shaped vitola to the Black Market Estelí line with a new limited edition release. The Alec Bradley…

Hastings and Lakeville, Minn. Approve Tobacco Purchasing Age Increases

While the state legislature continues to debate raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old, a pair of Minneapolis suburbs approved their own…

Emilio Cigars Ships La Musa Limited Edition

A new limited edition from Emilio Cigars is on its way to retailers, as the company announced that La Musa has begun shipping today. The…

Indiana Legislature Close to Passing Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

The Indiana Legislature will likely pass legislation in the coming days that will increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vaping products…

Bensenville, Ill. Bans Tobacco Use in Parks

At its most recent meeting, the Bensenville Village Board passed an ordinance that immediately banned the use of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes within village-owned…

Weekly News (March 2, 2020)

News Bolívar Belicosos Finos Reserva Cosecha 2016 Announced Colibri Adds Quasar Desktop Humidor Diesel Delirium to Hit Stores in March H. Upmann Super Magnum Slated…