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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.

Essex County, N.Y. Revisits, Approves Tobacco Purchase Age Increase to 21

In June, three absent county supervisors effectively defeated a proposal to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21-year-old in Essex…

Davidoff Chef’s Edition Ships Next Week

The 2018 version of the Davidoff Chef’s Edition will soon be arriving in U.S. retail shops, as the company has confirmed that shipping is set…

Phillips County, Ark. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

In an attempt to lower its state-leading tobacco use rate, Phillips County, Ark. has passed an ordinance raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products…

Vector Adds Ironfist Lighter

Vector-KGM Industries has just released the Ironfist, a new angled triple flame lighter designed for quick lighting of a cigar and reliability at high elevations….

California Legislators Send Beach & Parks Smoking Ban to Governor

California state legislators passed a pair of bills this week  that will once again seek to bring an end to smoking in the state’s parks…

David Blanco Named President & CEO of Blanco Cigar Co.

Blanco Cigar Co. has a new president and ceo as of this morning, and it’s David Blanco. In an announcement made via Instagram, Blanco announced…

Dawn Conger Departs IPCPR

One of the main people behind the annual IPCPR Convention & Trade Show has left the organization. Dawn Conger has confirmed to halfwheel that she…

Minneapolis, Minn. Places Moratorium on New Tobacco Shops

Citing concerns about the number of new tobacco products shops that have been proposed since the city council passed an ordinance in 2017 prohibiting the…

Davidoff Unveils New “Elements” Masterpiece Humidor

It’s the 50th anniversary of the Davidoff brand, and the company continues to roll out impressive items in celebration, including the latest Masterpiece Humidor, entitled…

Mombacho Cosecha 2013

While the cigar industry offers cigars for seemingly every flavor preference, budget, time limitation and any other constraint a person could come up with, one…

Alec Bradley Ships Blind Faith by Alec and Bradley

One of Alec Bradley’s new cigar lines is on its way to retailers, and it’s the first cigar created by the pair of individuals whose…