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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.

San Pedro de Macorís Ecuador Robusto

This summer, Royal Agio Cigars added a new line of value-priced cigars that pays tribute to the company’s home in the Dominican Republic, the city…

New Jersey Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Cigar Lounges to Renew Lapsed Smoking Exemptions

A bill that would allow cigar bars and lounges to renew their lapsed exemptions from the state’s indoor air act received the approval of the…

California Beach & Parks Smoking Ban Vetoed

“Third time is not always a charm,” Gov. Jerry Brown wrote in his veto letter regarding a trio of bills that would have banned smoking…

Tatuaje’s Unlucky 13 Retailers Announced, The Bride Begins Shipping (Update)

Pete Johnson took to social media on Saturday morning to announce this year’s Unlucky 13, the group of retailers who will be receiving the bulk…

Douglas County, Kan. Approves Tobacco 21 Ordinance

Tobacco retailers in the unincorporated parts of Douglas County, Kan. will soon be restricted from selling tobacco products to anyone under 21-years-old, as the Douglas…

La Barba One & Only 2018 Arrives at Retail

The second installment of La Barba’s limited edition One & Only line is beginning to arrive at retailers. Tony Bellatto confirmed to halfwheel that the…

Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco to Debut Saturday in Lebanon

It continues to be a busy time of year for new Habanos S.A. cigars making their debut, and another one has just been added to…

New World Cameroon Slated for November

A.J. Fernandez’s New World line of cigars will be getting a new member just before the holiday season, as the company has announced that the…

Cornelius & Anthony Mistress Corona Gorda

For its new releases at the 2018 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Cornelius & Anthony rolled out a pair of new cigars, The Gent and…

Joya de Nicaragua Celebrates 50 Years with Commemorative Book

Joya de Nicaragua is celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary this year, and while it has released cigars designed for the celebration, it has also announced the…

BLK WKS Boondock Saint 2018 En Route to Retailers

The second release of the BLK WKS Boondock Saint from Black Works Studio will be heading to retailers this week. The cigar, which debuted in…