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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.

Colibri Unveils Boss Lighter-Cutter Combo

Colibri has announced its newest premium cigar accessory, the Colibri Boss, triple flame lighter with a swing-out, double guillotine cigar cutter that the company is billing…

Northampton County, Pa. Rejects Smoking Ban Proposal

A proposal that would have banned smoking on all county property in Northampton County, Pa. failed on Thursday night as the nine-member council was split…

Changes to Illinois Law Could End Smoking in Several Outdoor Areas

A recent clarification to the definition of an enclosed area in the Smoke Free Illinois Air Act could bring an end to smoking out a…

Drew Estate Planning Shady Southpaw for 2016

As a follow-up to the Undercrown ShadyXV released to the Detroit area in Nov. 2014, Drew Estate has announced plans for a second installment called…

CAO Pilón Robusto

While researching tobaccos and techniques for the newest addition to the CAO Classic Series, the brand’s blending team—headed by Agustin Garcia and Rick Rodriguez—came across…

Kafie Cigars to Release 1901 Sumatra Blend on Nov. 1

Kafie Cigars has announced plans to release its second new line this year, as the Kafie 1901 Sumatra is scheduled to begin shipping to retail…

Tatuaje H-Town Lancero Arrives at STOGIES World Class Cigars

The collection of store exclusive lanceros at STOGIES World Class Cigars has grown by one, as the Tatuaje Exclusive Series H-Town has arrived at the…

Woodstock, Ill. Delays Smoking Ban Vote

A smoking ban for the downtown area of Woodstock, Ill. was supposed to be voted on during Tuesday’s city council meeting, but the vote won’t…

El Cerrito, Calif. Passes Tobacco Retailer Restrictions

It’s been an anti-tobacco 18 months for the city of El Cerrito, Calif., and this week tobacco retailers took yet another hit as the city…

Patoro’s Gran Añejo Reserva Ships

Patoro’s second release in the U.S. market is on its way to retailers, as Dr. Pablo Richard told halfwheel that shipping of the Gran Añejo Reserva begins…

Casper, Wy. Heading Towards Repeal of Smoking Ban

It would be hard to blame residents of Casper, Wy. for feeling like the rules regarding if and where they can light up change seemingly…