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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.

Cecil County, Md. Bans Tobacco Products in Parks

You can soon forget lighting up your favorite cigar in the parks of Cecil County, Md., as the Cecil County Council approved a smoking ban…

Denison, Texas Bans Smoking in Bars and Restaurants

At its meeting on Monday night, the Denison City Council approved an ordinance that will bring an end to smoking in bars and restaurants this…

Gaffney, S.C. Says No to Smoking Ban

While more and more smoking bans are popping up around the country, Gaffney, S.C. said no to a proposed ban on Monday night, as the…

Weekly News (April 3, 2017)

Cigar News El Primer Mundo Larceny Heads to Nicaragua General Discontinues 48 SKUs Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial TAA 2017 Arrives in Stores My Father Adds…

Montana Senate Approves Tobacco Tax Increase

The Montana State Senate has approved a significant increase to the state’s tobacco tax rate, voting 27-22 in favor of the S.B. 354 on Friday….

Habanos S.A. Appoints Ernesto González Rodriguez as Operational Marketing Director

The Cuban cigar company Corporación Habanos S.A. has announced that Ernesto González Rodríguez has been appointed as the company’s new operational marketing director by way…

Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua 5 1/2 x 54

When it comes to talking about well-known brands in the cigar world, I’m always a bit confused as to where the Punch brand stands. As…

West Windsor Township Snuffs Out Smoking in Parks

Smoking will soon be a thing of the past in the parks and recreational facilities of West Windsor Township, N.J., as on Monday the township’s…

Ridley Township, Pa. Bans Smoking in Parks

The Philadelphia suburb of Ridley Township, Pa. has a new smoking ban that covers all of the parks and athletic fields in the township. At…

Jeffersonville, Ind. Says No More Smoking in Parks

Smoking is no longer allowed in the parks of Jeffersonville, Ind. after they city’s Parks Authority board implemented a new policy at its meeting this…

Quesada Dojo de Luxe

For its sixth branded cigar, the online cigar community Cigar Dojo turned to a company that has a pretty good relationship with social media and…