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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.

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Presidente Maduro

In terms of rounding out its catalog, Padrón has been checking off a lot of to-dos in recent years. A milder, Connecticut-wrapped cigar? Check, by…

Kent, Wash. Passes Parks Smoking Ban

A Seattle suburb has joined in the movement to end smoking in parks, as earlier this week the Kent City Council unanimously approved a proposal…

Michigan Legislator Introduces Tobacco 21 Legislation

A Michigan state legislator has introduced a bill that seeks to make the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, e-cigarettes and hookah 21-years-old. H.B. 4736,…

XIKAR and RoMa Craft Tobac Team Up for Branded Accessories

You’ll soon be able to get an assortment of XIKAR accessories bearing RoMa Craft Tobac logos, as the two companies have announced a new licensing…

Royal Agio Cigars to Open U.S. Headquarters

Today, Royal Agio Cigars announced that it will be adding a new headquarters in the United States, with dedicated staff focused on strengthening its presence…

AVO Syncro Nicaragua and Fogata Puritos Now Available

The AVO brand of cigars has gone small for its two newest releases, the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Puritos and AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Puritos. Both…

Cohiba Blue Robusto

Think about the most well-known cigar brand in the world and there’s no doubt that Cohiba not only enters the discussion but quickly makes a…

Black Label Trading Co.’s Morphine is Back for 2017

Black Label Trading Co. is about to release the fourth installment of its limited edition Morphine line, returning in three sizes from previous years’ editions….

Baxter Estates, N.Y. Joins Tobacco 21

The village of Baxter Estates, N.Y., a small community of just over 1,000 residents, has joined the movement to raise the minimum age to purchase…

St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Rejects Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products in St. Lawrence County, N.Y. will be staying at 18-years-old as the county’s legislature rejected a proposal to…

Upper Gwynned, Pa. Parks Now Tobacco-Free

Parks in the Township of Upper Gwynedd, Pa. are now completely tobacco-free as a recently approved ordinance has gone into effect. Park visitors are no…