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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.

Smyrna, Ga. Approves Liquor Sales in Cigar Lounges (Update)

Head to a cigar shop in the Atlanta suburb of Smyrna, Ga., and you’ll soon be able to enjoy an adult beverage with your smoke,…

Rafael Nodal Named Head of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA (Update)

It’s not a title you hear at every cigar company, but Tabacalera USA has named Rafael Nodal its new head of product capability. Nodal, who…

Cohiba and Partagás Linea Maduro to be Featured at Festival del Habano XX

The 20th annual Habanos Festival is set for Feb. 26 – March 2, and today Habanos S.A. announced that the Cohiba and Partagás Linea Maduro…

Foundation Cigar Co. To Take Over Distribution of The Upsetters

Foundation Cigar Co. has announced that as of Oct. 9, it will be taking over the domestic distribution of one its own lines, The Upsetters,…

TAA Moves Annual Conference Due to Hurricane Irma Damage

The Tobacconists’ Association of America has announced that it will be moving the date and location of its annual conference as a result of the…

Viaje Skull and Bones Green The Hulk 56

Just as the summer smoking season was getting underway, a new single store release from Viaje made its way to Hawaii, a two-size limited edition…

Ireland’s Plain Packaging Rules for Tobacco Now in Effect

New plain packaging laws for tobacco products have gone into effect in Ireland, though it will be a while before the bland new look for…

United Arab Emirates’ Tobacco Tax in Effect, Won’t Apply to Duty-Free

There’s one way to avoid the United Arab Emirates’ new 100 percent VAT tax on cigars and other tobacco products: buy them on the way…

Montecristo Dallas Series

One of the most interesting trends in the cigar industry over the past few years has been large cigar manufacturers and brands getting into the…

Weekly News (Oct. 2, 2017)

Cigar News View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Stewart (@clemichelle) CLE Announces Save the Cans Sampler for Breast Cancer Awareness Month…

XIKAR Forte Soft Flame

Whether or not its an actual debate, there remains a choice that cigar smokers face when selecting a lighter: soft flame or torch jets. The…