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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.

Utah Legislature Sends Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase to Governor

The Utah Legislature has approved a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 19 to 21-years-old and has sent it…

Pennsylvania Senator Plans to Introduce Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

Pennsylvania State Senator Mario Scavello, R-Monroe County, has announced his plans to introduce a bill into the legislature that seeks to raise the minimum age…

Lake in the Hills, Ill. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

While a bill at the state level awaits the governor’s signature, the village of Lake in the Hills, Ill. has passed its own ordinance increasing…

Arkansas Bill Seeking Smoking Ban Exemptions for Private Businesses Defeated

A bill that proposed a radical change to Arkansas’ Clean Indoor Air Act of 2006 has been defeated, having been rejected on Thursday by the…

Villiger Brings La Meridiana to U.S. Retailers

Villiger Cigars has announced plans to bring La Meridiana, one of its European-market cigar lines, to the U.S. this month. The cigar is a tribute…

Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane Edición Limitada (2018)

To close out 2018, Viaje shipped out one of its more decorated holiday-themed releases, the Holiday Blend Candy Cane. Last seen in 2016, this most…

Utah Senate Passes Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase, Returns to House

The Utah Senate has passed a bill that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 19 to 21-years-old, sending it back to…

Vertigo Hummer to Debut Next Week

The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics has announced the upcoming release of a new triple-flame torch lighter, the Hummer. The lighter features a single action ignition, visible…

Southington, Conn. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

The Southington Town Council has approved an ordinance that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and tobacco alternatives to 21-years-old, while also…

Kristoff Goes Small with Lil Pistoff Kristoff

Just a few months ago, Kristoff took its Pistoff Kristoff line to big proportions with the release the 8 1/2 x 60 Extremely Pistoff Kristoff….

Weekly News (March 11, 2019)

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