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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.

Quesada Reserva Privada Barber Pole Corona Gorda Heading to Fine Ash Cigars

This year, Fine Ash Cigars in Avondale, Ariz. will be getting a new barber pole version of the Quesada Reserva Privada, released in a 5…

Aspen, Colo. Approves First Reading of Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Proposal

Colorado could soon have its first city with a minimum age to purchase tobacco and electronic cigarettes of 21-years-old, as the Aspen City Council unanimously approved…

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Tubos Go National This Week

For much of its 43 year history, Padrón never offered a tubed cigar, but that has changed in the past year, and cigar smokers across the…

Voters in Ingleside, Texas Reject Smoking Bans in Bars

Smokers in Ingleside, Texas scored what has become an increasingly rare victory this past weekend, as voters defeated a ballot measure that would have banned smoking in…

Weekly News (May 8, 2017)

Cigar News Alec Bradley Prensado Exquisito & Lost Art Emerge AVO Adds Tubo to Four Lines Crux Releasing Corona Gorda Collection at Smoklahoma 2017 General…

Gurkha Cigars to Acquire American Caribbean Cigars

For as many cigars as Gurkha Cigars has in its vast portfolio, there was one fairly key piece missing in the company’s operation: a factory…

Laranja CDM Exclusive Toro

While it may be tough to get a manufacturer to produce a store exclusive blend, it’s much simpler to get an exclusive size of an…

Tecumseh, Mich. Passes Parks Smoking Ban

The city of Tecumseh, Mich. will soon have a smoking ban for its parks and recreation areas, as the city council approved a new ban…

Providence, R.I. Passes Downtown Smoking Ban, Mayor Promises Veto

A newly enacted smoking ban for the downtown area of Providence, R.I. appears headed for a fight, as Mayor Jorge Elorza has promised to veto…

Klamath County, Ore. Approves Tobacco Retailer License Proposal

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2018, retailers in Klamath County, Ore. will have to apply for a new license if they wish to keep selling tobacco…

Maywood, Ill. Makes 21 New Tobacco Purchase Age

The village of Maywood, Ill. has passed an increase to the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, raising it from 18 to 21-years-old during Tuesday’s…