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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.

Hiram & Solomon Cigars Releases The Grand Architect

Hiram & Solomon has released a new cigar called The Grand Architect. The line features a blend highlighted by tobacco from Paraguay in the filler,…

Texas Governor Signs Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

The minimum age to purchase and possess tobacco products and e-cigarettes in Texas will soon be increasing to 21-years-old, as today Gov. Greg Abbott signed…

Alec Bradley Announces Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper (Update)

Among the new releases in the Alec Bradley booth at the upcoming IPCPR Convention & Trade Show will be Gatekeeper, a new cigar coming from…

Dissident Bringing HOME 2019 to IPCPR

Dissident Cigars, now under the ownership of Benjamin Holt, will be making its return to the IPCPR Convention & Trade Show this year with the…

David Ortiz’s Big Papi Gets Second Size

El Artista Cigars’ Big Papi line, which was created in collaboration with baseball legend David Ortiz, is getting a second size, The Slugger, which measures…

White Hat Cigars Now La Familia Robaina

White Hat Cigars has a new name:La Familia Robaina. According to a press release issued by the company on Wednesday evening, the move comes as…

El Tallo

If you want to spark up an interesting and potentially passionate conversation amongst cigar smokers, bring up the topic of stems in cigars. Undoubtedly, some…

Lotus Releases Vertigo Hangman V-Cutter

If your keyring has been missing a v-cutter, The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics may have a way to fill that spot. Today the company announced the…

Lotus Adds Carbon Fiber Versions to Jaws V-Cutter

The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics has released two new color options for its Jaws Serrated V-Cutter, both of which come in a carbon fiber design.  …

Beverly Hills, Calif. Passes Tobacco Sales Ban, Exempts Cigar Lounges

One of the seemingly most talked about pieces of tobacco legislation this year has finally been passed, as on Tuesday the Beverly Hills City Council…

Plasencia Unveiling Alma del Fuego at IPCPR 2019

At the upcoming IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Plasencia 1865 will be unveiling its newest line, Alma del Fuego, which focuses on tobacco grown in…