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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.

Cambria County, Pa. Bans Smoking on Trails

Some of Cambria County, Pa.’s most popular recreation areas are about to become tobacco-free. As the result of a partnership between the Cambria County Conservation…

Lotus Expands Jaws Cutter Line with Serrated V-Cutter

Building on the success of its Jaws Cutter, a double-guillotine style cutter with stainless steel serrated blades for enhanced cutting power, The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics is…

Pittsfield, Mass. Approves Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

It’s been on the radar since at least March, but the Pittsfield, Mass. Board of Health has finally approved an increase to the minimum age…

Córdoba & Morales to Release Clave Cubana Etiqueta Blanca Short Robusto BP at IPCPR 2016

Córdoba & Morales will be adding to its Clave Cubana Etiqueta Blanca line at the upcoming IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, as the company will…

Platino Sumatra: Reposado en Cedro Toro en Route from Córdoba & Morales

It’s not everyday you see a colon in the name of a cigar, but Córdoba & Morales is using one in the name of its…

Indianhead Cigars to Release Three New La Galera Lines at IPCPR

It wasn’t that long ago that José “Jochy” Blanco of Tabacalera Palma didn’t have any cigars with either his name on them; soon he will…

Plymouth, Mass. Rejects Tobacco Purchase Age Increase, Flavored Tobacco Ban

On Wednesday, the Plymouth, Mass. Board of Health rejected three anti-tobacco proposals, something that has been largely unheard of in a state where tobacco purchase…

Jordan Alexander III Cigars Draws on Local Inspiration for New Line, Anthracite

Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigar Company didn’t need to look far to find inspiration for its second regular production cigar line, Anthracite. The company is based…

Boveda to Supply XIKAR’s New Humidification Packets (Update)

There’s an old idiom that if you can’t beat them, join them, a saying that seems applicable to an announcement from XIKAR, Inc. today. The company…

Tabacalera El Artista Partners with David Ortiz for Big Papi Cigar

As David Ortiz enters the final months of his career as a professional baseball player, he is about to enter the first month as the…

Fairmont, W. Va. Bans All Tobacco Use in City Parks (Update)

The city of Fairmont, W. Va. has passed a complete ban on the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes in all city parks and…