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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.

Habanos S.A. Introduces Partagás and Romeo y Julieta Línea Retro Lines

Habanos S.A. is bringing a decidedly retro feel to two of its newest products which are being shown off at the 35th Havana International Fair…

Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto

If one were to recap the cigar industry in the past year-and-a-half, there are a number of storylines a person could pick from. One of…

McAllen, Texas Passes Smoking Ban

A smoking ban passed Monday by the McAllen City Commission will bring an end to smoking in nearly all public areas in the south Texas…

Colibri Ships Renamed Quantum Lighter

A few months ago, Colibri showed off a new all-in-one lighter/v-cutter called the Gotham that paired the company’s existing high performance triple-jet flame system and…

Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills Gran Reserva Arrives at Retail (Update)

The Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills Gran Reserva Cosecha 2009 has finally begun arriving at retailers. It’s been more than two-and-a-half years since the cigar…

Toraño Exodus Robusto

By now you’ve likely heard the story of how the Toraño brand came to be part of General Cigar Co., it’s only mention here is…

Villiger Cigars Hires Former Habanos S.A. VP Manuel García

Villiger Cigars has hired former Habanos S.A. commercial vice president Manuel García to serve as an advisor to the company’s international handmade cigar division, according…

Tustin, Calif. Passes Parks Smoking Ban

The parks of Tustin, Calif. will soon be smoke free as the city council unanimously approved a proposed ban at its meeting Oct. 17. Ordinance…

Saratoga County, N.Y. Abandons Effort to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age

A push in Saratoga County, N.Y. to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old has been cancelled. Vincent DeLucia, chairman of the…

Vegas Robaina Petit Robaina (ER Canada 2009)

When I was first getting seriously into cigars a little over a decade ago, I remember trying to soak up all I could by way…

Clear Lake, Iowa Passes Smoking Ban

On Monday, the Clear Lake City Council gave its third and final approval to a ban on the use lit tobacco products and e-cigarettes in…