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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.

Joya de Nicaragua Updates Cabinetta Serie Packaging

In addition to introducing new cigars in recent years, Joya de Nicaragua has also been rolling out new branding. In 2014, the company released Joya…

Recluse Cigar Company Announces OTG Connecticut

The march toward 126 new SKUs continues for Recluse Cigar Company, as today it announced the fourth of its nine new lines, the OTG Connecticut….

MBombay Gaaja

Mel Shah of Bombay Tobak has embraced his heritage in all of his cigars, naming lines and vitolas for Sanskrit terms. For his latest cigar,…

Herrera Estelí Adds Miami-Made Edition, New Packaging Options

The Herrera Estelí brand from Drew Estate is getting a new addition, as today the company announced the Herrera Estelí Miami. It will be on…

JRE Tobacco Co. Adds Rancho Luna Maduro, Tatascan Yellow Label

Julio and Justo Eiroa are stepping into their own booth at the IPCPR Convention & Trade Show to show off their three core lines as…

Black Works Studio Adds S&R, Boondock Saint and Sindustry, Plus New Sizes for NBK and Killer Bee

Black Works Studio, also known by BLK WKS, has announced that it will be adding three new lines as well as new sizes to its…

Coos Bay, Ore. Passes Smoking Ban for Parks and City Property

On Tuesday, the Coos Bay, Ore. City Council voted to expand the existing ban on smoking in parks while implementing a new ban on a…

Lotus Releasing Trio of New Double Flame Torch Lighters

For the cigar smoker looking for a bit more power from their lighter but not wanting to go overboard with the flames, The Lotus Group/Integral…

Nicaragua Cigar Distributors Announce Energy Infused Double Shot

Nicaragua Cigar Distributors, maker of Santiago Cigars, is introducing the Double Shot, which is being called the first energy infused cigar to hit the premium…

Romeo 505 Nicaragua Coming to IPCPR 2016

When it comes to cigars, the Romeo y Julieta brand is almost always identified with one country: Cuba. Altadis U.S.A. is hoping to change that…

PDR Cigars to Unveil AFR-75 Claro at 2016 IPCPR

PDR Cigars will be releasing a new extension to its AFR-75 line at the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show next week, the AFR-75 Claro….