Showing results for

Patrick Lagreid

Avatar photo

About the author

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.

Le Carême Belicosos Finos 2018 LE

If you’ve had a hard time keeping track of all the lines in the Crowned Heads portfolio, don’t be too hard on yourself. The company…

Fratello Esclusivo to Debut at Old Virginia Tobacco Co.

Fratello Cigars has a new store exclusive cigar in the works, Esclusivo, which will make its debut next month at Old Virginia Tobacco. That’s not…

Altadis U.S.A. to Rerelease Montecristo Artisan Series Batch 1 as TAA Exclusive

Altadis U.S.A. has joined the list of companies releasing an exclusive cigars to members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America this year, though it isn’t…

Matilde Cigars and MLB Cigar Ventures Form SeiBel Distribution

A pair of cigar brands have parted ways from Quesada Cigars for their distribution, choosing to form their own new distribution company. Matilde Cigars and…

Alaska Smoking Ban Bill Given New Life

A bill that would bring about a new smoking ban in Alaska is gaining new traction, but only because it has been rewritten. Senate Bill…

Paducah, Ky. Bans Smoking in Parks

Smoking in parks will soon come to an end in Paducah, Ky., as on Tuesday the Paducah City Commission passed an amendment to the city’s…

Topeka, Kan. City Council to Appeal Tobacco 21 Verdict

The process of raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old in Topeka, Kan. will soon be adding another chapter, as on Tuesday…

Sandusky, Ohio Approves Initial Reading of Parks Smoking Ban

It appears that in approximately six weeks, smokers in Sandusky, Ohio will no longer be allowed to light up in parks or other recreational areas….

Southern Draw Cigars Announces Ignite Cigar Series

Southern Draw Cigars is bringing a charitable approach to a new series of cigars that will be released over the course of 2018. The company’s…

Weekly News (April 9, 2018)

Cigar News A.J. Fernandez Increasing Prices on New World, Last Call Davidoff Brings Back Limited Edition 2009 Selección 702 La Instructora Ships Two New Sizes…

CRAFT 2018

eIt has been roughly four years since the latest installment of RoMa Craft Tobac’s CRAFT line was seen, but this year, the company brought it…