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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.

Des Plaines, Ill. Joins Chicago-area Tobacco 21 Movement

Another Chicago-area is close to joining the region’s growing Tobacco 21 movement, as on Monday the Des Plaines City Council approved the first reading of an…

Arlington Heights, Ill. To Increase Tobacco Purchase Age

On Monday, the Arlington Heights Village Council unanimously approved the first reading of a proposal that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and…

North Dakota Senator Introduces Bill to Smoke in Cigar Bars (Update)

A North Dakota state senator is hoping to allow cigar smokers to light up in cigar bars in the state. Sen. Oley Larsen (R-Minot) has…

El Rey del Mundo WIH 20 Nears Release in Lebanon

A new Edición Regional is about to his store shelves in Lebanon, as Phoenicia Trading A.A. has announced the upcoming release of the El Rey…

South Carolina Bill Seeks to Decide Tobacco Laws at State Level

A bill pre-filed for the upcoming session of the South Carolina legislature is seeking to make tobacco laws a statewide matter and prohibit any other…

Daniel Marshall Art Cigar

There truly is no limit to luxury if you’re willing to look hard enough and open up your wallet enough. Case in point: a cigar…

Florida State Senator Introduces Bill Banning Smoking on Beaches

A bill seeking to ban smoking on the beaches of Florida has been introduced into the state Senate by Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Saratota. The bill,…

Protocol John Doe Series Released as Exclusive to Berkeley Humidor

Cubariqueño Cigar Co. has announced the release of the Protocol John Doe Series, which is being launched as a store exclusive for BerekelyHumidor.com. The cigar…

Mark Weissenberger Leaves Rocky Patel Premium Cigars

Mark Weissenberger, the vice president of marketing for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, has announced that he will be leaving his position effective Jan. 4 due…

Espinosa Premium Cigars Hires Jack Toraño as Director of Sales

Erik Espinosa has announced that he has hired Jack Toraño to be the new director of sales for Espinosa Premium Cigars. “I’ve known Jack for…

OneOff Corona Gorda (2000s)

Holy Grail Week 2019 kicks off with a cigar that might have some people wondering why we’re we’re reviewing it, since OneOff just came out…