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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.

FDA Reopens Comments On Tobacco Related Rules

The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has reopened public comments on its proposed document titled “Clarification of When Products Made or Derived From…

The Buckingham

Just as the end of 2014 was on the horizon, Crowned Heads and Cigar Federation announced the release of a limited edition called The Buckingham,…

Casa Magna D. Magnus II Marcus Aurelius

Since debuting in 2008, the Casa Magna brand has evolved quite impressively; starting with the original Casa Magna Colorado that was heralded as Manuel Quesada’s…

La Flor Dominicana Coronado Toro (2015)

In a market crowded with thousands of offerings, there will always be great products that for whatever reason, don’t sell or attract enough of an…

Fairview, Okla. Bans Smoking on City Property

The city of Fairview, Okla. has approved a complete ban on the use of tobacco in any form on city property, a change that is…

Fort Lee, N.J. Eschews Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

Borough leaders in Fort Lee, N.J. have decided against trying to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, saying that it could create a conflict…

New Albany, Ohio Ups Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The New Albany City Council has approved an ordinance that increases the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old, with a unanimous vote of…

Hillsdale, N.J. Won’t Increase Tobacco Purchase Age

Leaders in the borough of Hillsdale, N.J. have said no to a proposal seeking to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 19…

Boston Mayor Wants Tobacco Age Increased

The movement to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Massachusetts seems to have finally reached its biggest city, as Boston mayor Martin J….

Smoking Ban Grows in San Antonio, Texas

The smoking ban in San Antonio, Texas grew a bit this week, as the city council voted on Thursday to extend it into three high-traffic…

Elgin, Ill. Approves Ban on Tobacco Use in Parks

The Chicago suburb of Elgin, Ill. has given its initial approval to a complete ban on the use of tobacco products in city parks after…