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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.

Cigar Lovers Dodge Price Hike in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

While electronic cigarettes were the impetus behind a proposal considered by the Hermosa Beach City Council this week, cigar smokers also dodged a bullet as…

Peabody, Mass. Ups Tobacco Purchase Age

The Boston suburb of Peabody, Mass. will be increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and electronic cigarettes before the end of the year,…

Berkeley, Calif. City Councilman Wants to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age

While electronic cigarettes may be to blame, the age to purchase tobacco products in Berkeley, Calif. could be changing, after Councilman Jesse Arreguín has said…

Viaje Skull and Bones Ten Ton Tess Gold Collector’s Edition

After sensing that his usual practice of shipping cigars to stores in the days surrounding the annual IPCPR Convention & Trade Show might be costing…

Portsmouth, R.I. to Debate Smoking Ban (Update)

It appears the third time is indeed a charm when it comes to getting a smoking ban on the Portsmouth Town Council agenda. After a pair…

Chatham County, N.C. Making Government Grounds Tobacco Free

Chatham County, N.C. will make all government-owned grounds completely tobacco free next year after the Chatham County Board of County Commissioners heard and acted on…

Peabody, Mass. to Vote on Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

The Peabody Board of Health will vote this Thursday, Aug. 27, on a proposal that would increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in…

Ogle County, Ill. Won’t Require New Tobacco Retailer Licenses

The Ogle County Board  in northern Illinois has rejected a proposal that would have required tobacco retailers to obtain a secondary license to do business…

Anchorage, Alaska Assemblyman Proposes Smoking Ban

In an effort to “take back Town Square,” Anchorage, Alaska Assemblyman Dick Traini is proposing a smoking ban in the city’s core, as well as…

J. Grotto Silk Adds Petit Corona

The J. Grotto Silk line from Paul Joyal and Ocean State Cigars is getting its fifth vitola this month, and it’s the smallest one yet….

Murcielago Noir

Tell someone that the bat is returning, and they may think there’s another Batman movie in the works, but tell a cigar smoker who remembers…