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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.

Montecristo Ciudad de Musica Sublime

If you’ve been following the retail segment of the cigar industry, you’re undoubtedly aware of the rapid growth of the Casa de Montecristo name. Imperial…

Esteban Carreras Unleashes Chupacabra Hellcatito

A new, smaller size of the Esteban Carreras Chupacabra Hellcat has begun arriving at retailers, fittingly named the Hellcatito. The new size is a 4…

Fayetteville, Ark. Bans Smoking in Parks

A smoking ban for the parks of Fayetteville, Ark. has been approved by the city council, bringing an end to lighting up once it goes…

Georgetown, Mass. to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age May 1

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Georgetown, Mass. is going up to 21-years-old as of May 1, as the town’s board of health…

Laranja Reserva Baixo

If there’s one line in the Espinosa Premium Cigars portfolio I find myself gravitating towards, it’s Laranja. Released in 2014, the line gets its Portuguese…

Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia Robusto

In May 2017, one of Gran Habano’s secretive releases finally got introduced to the world: the S.T.K. Black Dahlia. It’s heralded as a full-bodied blend…

Perez-Carrillo Encore Shipping March 15

The long-awaited Encore from E.P. Carrillo will soon arrive at retailers, as the company has announced that it will get its widespread release on March…

Envi Cigars Returns with National Launch

What was once a line of cigars for a collection of stores in Katy, Texas, is now getting a national launch. Envi Cigars is the…

Henry Clay Rustic Cheroot Gets National Distribution

Altadis U.S.A. has announced the newest member of its revamped Henry Clay line of cigars, the Rustic Cheroot. A small and slender cigar that measures…

La Madrina Natural Robusto

Say the word Fresno, and cigars are likely not the first thing that come to mind. In fact, they don’t come to mind at all….

Weekly News (Feb. 26, 2018)

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