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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.

Chicago’s Tobacco Purchase Age Increases to 21 Today

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the country’s third most populous city has increased to 21 today, as legislation passed in mid-March is…

Faraón Ramses Belicoso

One of the more notable trends that the cigar industry has seen in the past two years or so is that of small Dominican cigar…

La Sirena Decides Third Size of Merlion Maduro

When La Sirena announced the Merlion Maduro in early May, two of the sizes were confirmed, but a third size was supposed to be decided…

Moscato Fortissimo Slated for IPCPR 2016

Moscato Cigars has a new regular production cigar scheduled to arrive at retail following this summer’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the Moscato Fortissimo. It’s…

Kafie 1901 Cigars Announces San Andres (Update)

In an announcement clearly wrought with emotion, Dr. Gaby Kafie of Kafie 1901 Cigars announced that his latest blend, San Andres, will be his last….

Evis Placer Cervera Appointed as Habanos S.A.’s New VP of Logistics

Corporación Habanos S.A., has announced the appointment of Evis Placer Cervera to the position of logistic vice president of Habanos S.A.. The appointment came by…

California Bill Limiting Tobacco Sales Dies in House

California’s SB 1400, which sought to take tobacco completely out of grocery stores, convenience stores and other general merchants met its demise in the state Assembly…

Creve Coeur, Mo. Approves Smoking Ban

If you were planning on lighting up in the St. Louis, Mo. suburb of Creve Coeur, you’ll likely have to find a new place to…

Black Label Trading Co. Adds Bishops Blend

Black Label Trading Co. has announced a new limited edition release that they will be bringing to the 2016 IPCPR Convention and Trade Show: Bishops…

Mission, Texas Passes New Smoking Ban

On Monday night the mayor and city council of Mission, Texas voted unanimously to pass a sweeping overhaul of the  city’s existing smoking ban, making…

Gurkha Announces Two New Sizes for Ghost

Gurkha’s Ghost line will be getting a pair of new sizes at the upcoming IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. The company will be unveiling the…