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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.

Felix Assouline Announces Ego White

Felix Assouline Cigars is expanding its Ego line with the Ego White, a new blend that will be unveiled at the upcoming IPCPR Convention &…

Por Larrañaga Gran Robusto Edición Regional Paises Bajos Arrives in the Netherlands

There’s a new Cuban Edición Regional on the shelves of cigar shops in the Netherlands, as the Por Larrañaga Gran Robusto has been delivered to…

Rocky Patel Announces ALR

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars is about to launch a new limited edition cigar line called ALR, an abbreviation for Aged, Limited & Rare. It’s a…

Montecristo Nicaragua Series Coming to IPCPR

Altadis U.S.A. is the latest to up the ante in the battle of A.J. Fernández-produced blends, as the company has teamed with Abdel Fernández for…

Gurkha Reintroduces Flavored Cigar Trio

Gurkha Cigars continues to dig into its archives as it prepares for the 86th IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, as today the company announced that…

Southern Draw To Debut 300 Hands and 300 Manos at IPCPR 2018

For one of its new offerings that will be unveiled at the upcoming IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Southern Draw Cigars is paying tribute to…

Island Lifestyle Adding Island Club Cigars at IPCPR

Island Lifestyle Importers has announced the addition of the Island Club cigar line to its portfolio, which the company says will deliver a mild to…

Global Premium Cigars Expands with Cachitos

Global Premium Cigars may be best known for 1502 Cigars, but the company is expanding with a new line that will stand on its own…

Drew Estate’s Kentucky Fire Cured Sweets Get Limited Release (Update)

A new spin on Drew Estate’s Kentucky Fire Cured line has begun appearing at a handful of retailers around the country ahead of a larger…

General Cigar Co. & A.J. Fernández Team Up for Hoyo La Amistad Black

General Cigar Co. and Abdel Fernández are teaming up again to give the Hoyo de Monterrey brand a new line, the Hoyo La Amistad Black….

Villiger Cigars Promotes Hector J. Pires to National Sales Manager

Villiger Cigars has a new national sales manager, and it’s Hector J. Pires, who was promoted from his current position of southeastern territory manager. “Hector…