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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.

Partagás Series No. 1 (EL 2017)

It’s not easy to share the stage with a new Cuban Cohiba, but that’s what two cigars were chosen to do as part of Habanos…

Skagit County, Wash. Bans Smoking in Public Spaces

This week, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners took a major step to limit exposure to secondhand smoke by unanimously passing a ban on smoking…

Tallmadge, Ohio Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

While there is a move to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-year-old statewide in Ohio, this week the Tallmadge City Council…

Prometheus God of Fire Edición Limitada Magma X

In the past few years, there has been a steadily expanding number of entries into a specific subset of cigar lighter: flat flame torches. Instead…

Minnesota House of Representatives Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

On Thursday, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the state from 18…

Vermont House Supports Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Bill (Update)

On Tuesday, the Vermont House of Representatives gave overwhelming support to a bill seeking to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes…

Colorado Governor and Legislators Propose Tobacco Tax Increase

Voters in Colorado could have the final say on whether to raise the state’s tobacco taxes after a pair of legislators introduced HB 19-1333, which…

Kristoff to Add Shade Grown Line at IPCPR 2019

Kristoff will be adding a new core line at this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the Kristoff Shade Grown. Glen Case told halfwheel that…

Black Label Trading Co. Deliverance Porcelain Corona Gorda

When discussing brands, factories and blenders, it’s fairly common to have the phrase “signature style” brought up about their cigars. Some are known for strength,…

Upper Arlington, Ohio Parks Smoking Ban Approved

On Monday night, Upper Arlington became the second city in Ohio to ban smoking in its parks, joining Delaware in passing ordinances that will prevent…

Delaware, Ohio Bans Smoking in Parks

On Monday, the Delaware City Council passed an ordinance banning any form of smoking at city parks, a ban that includes traditional tobacco products such…