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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.

Mission, Kan. Spurns Tobacco Age Increase Proposal

The Mission City Council quickly dismissed the idea of raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 at its meeting this…

Nat Sherman’s Heritage Humidors Hit Store Shelves

Just a week after their Executive Ashtrays were released, Nat Sherman has unveiled the company’s new line of Heritage Humidors, designed in collaboration with noted…

Burns Tobacconist Getting Caldwell’s Blind Man’s Bluff in Corona Gorda

Caldwell Cigar Co. has announced a new store exclusive size in the Blind Man’s Bluff line, as Burns Tobacconist in Chattanooga, Tenn. will be receiving a…

Solloshi Releases Limited Edition Line of Titanium Cigar Accessories

London-based Solloshi, Ltd., which manufactures several lines of accessories made from titanium, has unveiled its new line of cigar accessories, which include a humidor, travel…

MLB Cigar Ventures Adds Imperia Fundador

There’s a new vitola being released in MLB Cigar Ventures’ Imperia line, as a size that brand owner Mike Bellody created for his own personal use…

La Galera Delayed Until January 2016

While the first project under Jochy Blanco’s recently acquired Indianhead brand was expected to be on its way to retailers by now, it looks like La…

Independence, Mo. Introduces Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

Fresh off Kansas City, Mo. and Kansas City, Kan. raising the age to purchase tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21 last…

Burlington, Vt. Rejects Parks Smoking Ban

The Burlington City Council rejected the idea of a parks and beaches smoking ban at its meeting on Monday night, voting 8-4 to reject the…

Black Works Studio Ships First Three Lines, Releases Additional Details

Black Works Studio, the recently announced project from James Brown of Black Label Trading Co. and Fabrica Oveja Negra, has shipped its first three lines…

Asylum 33 5 1/2 x 46

The mystique and appeal of aged tobacco run deep in the cigar world; numerous manufacturers put age statements on leaves used or occasionally on the…

Charleston, W.V. Bans Smoking in Parks

Despite vehement opposition from Mayor Danny Jones who called it unenforceable, the Charleston City Council passed a parks smoking ban at its meeting on Monday night….