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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.

Dunhill, Limited Editions Headline C.Gars Ltd.’s Winter Auction

C.Gars Ltd.’s winter auction of cigars was led by a pair of pre-embargo Dunhill lots, the recently released Cohiba Majestuosos 1966 humidor, and a number…

S.T.Dupont miniJet 2.0

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s the saying we’re all familiar with. But where does the line between fixing it and improving it…

Hirochi Robaina Denies Involvement With Burmese Tobacco Trading Co.

While news of a new venture called the Burmese Tobacco Trading Co. began circulating late Thursday night, one of the key players in the story…

Aladino Maduro Rothschild

In one of the longest build-ups of a new cigar release in recent memory, news of JRE Tobacco’s new Aladino Maduro began to surface in…

Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree Returns for 2017

Viaje has confirmed that its Holiday Blend Christmas Tree will be returning for 2017, as it is scheduled to ship to retailers next week. ‘Tis…

XIKAR Announces Scented Candle Trio

XIKAR has announced a new accessory to its lineup, and while it doesn’t cut, light, or store your cigars, it’s promising to help enhance your…

Long Beach, N.Y. Will Make 21 New Tobacco Purchasing Age

City leaders in Long Beach, N.Y. have unanimously approved an ordinance that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine delivery products to…

Topeka, Kan. to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Topeka City Council passed an ordinance on Monday night that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to…

Swanton, Ohio Bans Smoking in Parks

A smoking and ban is coming to the parks of Swanton, Ohio, as the village council approved the third and final reading of the proposal…

St. Louis Park, Minn. Bans Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

The Minneapolis, Minn. suburb of St. Louis Park has approved a ban on the sale of nearly all flavored tobacco products, a change that will…

Serino Wayfarer Corona Gorda

Serino Cigar Co. brought out a new line at this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the six-vitola Wayfarer, which is not only the personal…