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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.

Normal, Ill. Makes 21 New Age to Purchase Tobacco

The central Illinois town of Normal has joined the Tobacco 21 push, enacting an ordinance at its meeting on Monday that will raise the minimum…

Palió Ships New Lighter

While the Palió name has been exclusively associated with cigar cutters, there’s a new lighter bearing the name heading to retailers across the country. View…

Hingham, Mass. Increasing Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

While a statewide increase to the tobacco purchasing age is going to Massachusetts, a number of cities and towns are deciding that it won’t happen…

La Aurora Hors d’Age Toro

If you’re familiar with the Dominican Republic and its cigar industry, you’re almost certainly familiar with La Aurora, the country’s old continuously operating cigar company,…

Weekly News (Nov. 19, 2018)

Cigar News Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero FT Returning Black Works Killer Bee Connecticut Heads to Retailers Crux Limitada PB5 2018 Ships Festival del Habano XXI…

Santa Cruz, Calif. to Ban Flavored Tobacco

Santa Cruz, Calif. may be best known for its boardwalk, but this week it got attention for becoming the latest city to pass a ban…

Alameda, Calif. Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban, Retailer Licenses

The ban on flavored tobacco in the San Francisco Bay Area has found another supporter, as this week the city of Alameda passed a ban…

Brooklyn Center, Minn. Approves Tobacco Age Increase

The list of Minnesota cities that are joining the Tobacco 21 movement continues to grow, as Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center passed an ordinance this…

Viaje Ships Zombie Farmer Bill Hatchet to Retailers

Another Thanksgiving-themed cigar from Viaje has begun showing up in limited quantities, the Zombie Farmer Bill Hatchet. The company declined to discuss specifics of the…

Illinois Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on Tobacco 21 Bill

The battle to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois isn’t over just quite yet, as the Illinois Senate has voted to…

Otter Tail County, Minn. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a proposal that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery…