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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.

BURN by Rocky Patel to Open Pittsburgh Location in April

The newest outpost of the BURN by Rocky Patel Luxury Cigar Lounge enterprise is slated to open in early April, according to a press release…

North Mankato, Minn. Amends Tobacco Purchase Age Increase, Will Raise to 21

The ongoing saga of whether or not a pair of cities in Minneapolis will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to…

Gurnee, Ill. Approves Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

The Tobacco 21 movement got another Illinois town to jump onboard, as on Monday night the Gurnee Village Board unanimously approved a proposal that will…

Liga Privada No. 9 Coronet

In top brands of the past decade, I’d find it hard to leave Drew Estate’s Liga Privada out of the top 10, if not top…

H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva and Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 Reserva Ready for Swiss Debut

Two of Habanos S.A.’s newest ultra-premium cigars are about to get their Swiss release. Both the H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011 and Hoyo…

Kafie 1901 Updates One Bundle Cigar, Releases New Bundle Line

Kafie 1901 Cigars is giving one of its existing bundle lines a makeover, while also adding a second bundled cigar line. What’s currently known as…

NewAir Releases New Electronic Humidor

Cigar smokers looking for a new humidor have a new option to consider, as NewAir Appliances has released its new CC-100H Electronic Humidor, a 250-cigar…

FQ Proper Corona Gorda

Odds are good you haven’t heard of FQ Cigars. While the company launched in late 2013, the first time that the company appeared on halfwheel was in…

Washington State Senate Fails to Act on Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Bill

With the closing of the regular session of the Washington state legislature on March 8, a number of bills seeking to raise the minimum age…

Florida Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Bill Dies

Florida will not be among the states to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old, as a bill seeking the increase died…

1502 XO Lancero Returns

A limited number of the 1502 XO Lancero are about to hit the market, as Global Premium Cigars announced the cigar’s return on Monday morning….