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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.

Trenton, N.J. Proposing Smoking Ban for Parks (Update)

At tonight’s Trenton City Council meeting, a proposal to ban smoking in all city parks and city-owned, leased or operated recreation areas will get its…

NicaTabaco Factory Blend No. 2 Coming from Duran Cigars

After announcing a number of new vitolas to its higher-end lines yesterday, Duran Cigars has confirmed that it will also be offering a new bundle…

Leccia’s Luchador Line Grows with El Gringo

Sam Leccia is ready to unveil his first new line since he joined General Cigar Co. in September 2014, and it’s an extension to his…

ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room Small Batch F25 Arrives in Stores

The cigar collaboration between Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends and Altadis U.S.A. has begun arriving at retailers. The ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room…

Crossfire Cigars Releases The Library Series

Crossfire Cigars has announced a new limited edition series of cigars that will begin shipping to current retailers this Wednesday before being shown off at…

Roberto Duran Premium Cigars Debuting Several New Sizes at IPCPR

The portfolio of Roberto Duran Premium Cigars is set to grow quite a bit at the 2015 IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, as the company…

North Andover, Mass. Raises the Age for Tobacco to 21

Effective Sept. 1, you will need to be at least 21-years-old if you want to purchase tobacco products in North Andover, Mass., as the town’s…

La Palina H-Town Lancero

Lancero fans are an interesting bunch, fans of what has sadly become a vitola that is less common on store shelves as the masses gravitate…

Black Label Trading Co. Reducing Prices on Core Lines

Fans of Black Label Trading Co.’s cigars got some good news today, as the company announced a $1 per stick price reduction on all of…

Gran Habano Releases Gran Reserva #5 2011

Gran Habano has released the fourth installment in its Gran Reserva line, the Gran Reserva #5 2011. The company announced the cigar in mid-February and today…

Duran Cigars to Release 7 x 70 Neya F8 Ligero Typhoon Big Jack at IPCPR

Duran Cigars is bringing its biggest cigar yet to IPCPR this year, both in terms of size and flavor, as today the company announced the…