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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.

Minnesota Cigar Tax Cut Proposed

A Minnesota state representative will once again try to score a win for cigar smokers by cutting the state’s cigar taxes by $3 per cigar….

New Hampshire Legislators Introduce Cigar Tax Proposal

A trio of New Hampshire state representatives is seeking to eliminate the exemption for premium cigars from the state’s tobacco tax law, which would result…

My Father Cigars The Judge 6 x 56

The banging gavel, the black robe, the issuance of justice and punishment, all things we associate with a judge. My Father is hoping you’ll associate…

2016 Awards: Company of the Year

As we have stated at the beginning of each of our previous company of the year award announcements, there are no strict guidelines for company…

Kansas Governor Seeks to Double Tobacco Taxes

As part of a plan to help remedy a projected $900 million shortfall in the state’s budget over the next 18 months, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is…

Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua Coming in February

General Cigar Co. is adding a new look and flavor to its Punch Gran Puro line next month when it releases the Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua….

Quesada Keg Edition 2016 Lonsdale

By now, the idea of holiday-themed cigars is a familiar one thanks to a number of companies that have been creating limited editions for holidays…

Iowa Legislators to Consider Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Again

A bill to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products has been pre-filed in the Iowa State Senate, with its sponsor hoping that this…

CAO 65th Anniversary Esen

While the name may say anniversary, this cigar is all about a birthday, that of Cano A. Ozgener. For those not familiar with Ozgener, he…

Nebraska Legislator Introduces Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

A Nebraska state senator has introduced a bill that would make the sale of tobacco products to persons under 21-years-age illegal, as well as their possession…

La Galera Tubos Arriving at Stores

The next time you pick up a La Galera at your nearest retailer, you just might see a much more intricately decorated tubo on the…