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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.

Excelsior Springs, Mo. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

At its most recent meeting, the city council in Excelsior Springs, Mo. voted to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine delivery products…

Providence, R.I. Passes Smoking Ban, Veto Likely

A proposal to ban smoking in the downtown area of Providence, R.I. got a favorable vote in its second reading on Wednesday night, but a…

Oettinger Davidoff AG Opens New Camacho Factory in Honduras

The long-awaited new Camacho factory is formally open for business in Danlí, Honduras. Diadema Cigars de Honduras S.A. is the new home to the Camacho…

Rockville, Md. Bans Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas

Requesting a table outside so you can smoke is a thing of the past in Rockville, Md., as on Monday night the city council passed a…

Davidoff Limited Art Edition 2017 Heading to Retailers in June

Davidoff has released the details of its latest creation, the Davidoff Limited Art Edition 2017 that will be coming to retailers beginning on June 1….

JFR Lunatic Shaggy Foot Torch

If you’ve stepped into a couple of retail cigar shops over the past few years, you’ve almost certainly come across the JFR line. Launched by…

Clifton Park, N.Y. Bans Smoking in Parks and Trails

The town of Clifton, N.Y. has passed a ban that makes the parks and trails within the town 100 percent smoke free. The move came…

Maine Legislators Weighing Increase in Tobacco Tax

State legislators in Maine are considering a significant increase in the state’s tobacco tax, as a bill that is currently in committee hearings seeks to…

MLB Cigar Ventures Imperia Aventador Fundador

For MLB Cigar Ventures’ fourth release, Michael L. Bellody built upon his core line, the Imperia, by adding a third extension that promised “incredible complexity” and…

Philippines Gets Stringent Public Smoking Ban

A new smoking ban is coming to the Philippines, as President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order this week to prohibit smoking and the use…

XIKAR Releases Burnout Ashtray

There’s a new ashtray making its way to retailers, with its inspiration coming from high performance auto racing. The XIKAR Burnout Ashtray has been teased…