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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.

St. Louis County, Mo. Could Raise Tobacco Purchase Age

Legislators in St. Louis County, Mo. will soon begin deliberations on whether not to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old. Yesterday,…

Colorado Voters Could Increase Cigar Tax (Update)

Colorado’s already oppressive tobacco tax could get worse if a petition submitted to the Secretary of State’s office yesterday gets certified and approved by voters…

Sahuarita, Ariz. Passes Parks Smoking Ban

While lighting up a cigar in the hot Arizona sun doesn’t always sound like the most desirable experience, the city of Sahuarita has ensured that…

Lee’s Summit, Mo. Raises Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco

Beginning December 1, you will need to be at least 21 years old to purchase tobacco products or e-cigarettes in Lee’s Summit, Mo., as the city…

Bolívar Emarati (ER United Arab Emirates 2015)

If you’re a fan of thinking “haven’t I heard that somewhere before?” then this review might be just up your alley. As you’re likely aware,…

Riverside Cigars Celebrates Five Year Anniversary With Limited Edition Nat Sherman Timeless

Riverside Cigar Shop & Lounge in Jeffersonville, Ind. is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a new, limited edition 5 x 55 size of the Nat…

Mena, Ark. Bans Smoking in City Parks

The western Arkansas city of Mena has expanded its existing smoking ban and will soon prohibit smoking in the city’s three parks. The city council…

Lit Cigar Lounge Gets August’s Quesada España A- Shipment

The August shipment of Quesada’s España A- is heading to the northwest, as Lit Cigar Lounge in Snoqualmie, Wash. has been confirmed as the latest…

JFR Lunatic Shaggy Foot Torch

If you know the initials JFR, you likely associate this line of cigars with a brand that offers large vitolas with a favorable profile at…

Fife, Wash. Passes Parks Tobacco Ban

The city of Fife, Wash. has joined several of its Pierce County neighbors in passing a ban on the use of all tobacco products in…

Westwood, Kan. Joins Tobacco Age Increase Movement

The Kansas City metropolitan area has gained another supporter of the Tobacco21 movement, as the Westwood, Kan. City Council unanimously approved an increase to the…