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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.

Texas Legislature Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase, Will Send to Governor

Today, the Texas Senate approved a series of amendments to S.B. 21 that were made by the House of Representatives in recent weeks, meaning that…

Tatuaje TAA 50th

Peanut butter and jelly, Bert & Ernie, Tatuaje and the TAA. Some things just go together. Since 2011, Pete Johnson has been creating limited edition…

Weekly News (May 20, 2019)

Cigar News Bugatti Group Adds Monte Carlo Gold and Platinum Concerto Cigars Moves to Tabacalera Kafie, Launches RTB Cigars Line Crowned Heads’ Hecho Con Corazon…

La Gloria Cubana Invictos (ER Italia 2017)

If there is one country in the world whose Ediciónes Regional releases have intrigued me, it is Italy. This is largely attributed to the La…

Hermosa Beach, Calif. Bans All Flavored Tobacco Sales

In Dec. 2018, the Hermosa Beach City Council passed an ordinance that restricted the sale of flavored tobacco products to stores where only persons at…

Conshohocken, Pa. Bans Smoking in Parks

At its most recent meeting the Conshohocken Borough Council voted to adopt a tobacco free policy throughout borough parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities. According to…

ADV & McKay Cigars Co. to Make IPCPR Debut with ADVentura The Conqueror

ADV & McKay Cigars Co. S.R.L. will be making its IPCPR Convention & Trade Show this year with its latest creation, ADVentura The Conqueror as…

Vermont’s Governor Signs Bill Incerasing Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

Vermont’s governor, Phil Scott, has signed a bill that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old as of Sept. 1, 2019….

Bryan, Texas Passes Smoking Ban

City leaders in Bryan, Texas have snuffed out smoking in a number of places within city limits, notably bars and restaurants, as an ordinance was…

Connecticut House of Representatives Passes Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

On Thursday, the Connecticut House of Representatives gave its nearly overwhelming support to a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products…

Concerto Cigars Moves to Tabacalera Kafie, Launches RTB Cigars Line

Concerto Cigars LLC, a regional brand based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced that it is moving its production to Tabacalera G. Kafie y…