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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.

Middlesboro, Ky. Passes Smoking Ban in Public Places

The Middlesboro, Ky. City Council passed a sweeping smoking ban at its meeting on Tuesday night, giving the city its first such ban and effectively…

Nat Sherman Panamericana Julieta

In October 2014, Nat Sherman announced that a new brand was being added to its list of Nat Sherman Townhouse exclusives, the Panamericana. Made at…

Methuen, Mass. Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The board of health in Methuen, Mass. has voted to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21,…

Boutique Blends to Expand La Bohème, SWAG and Bin No. 1 Lines at IPCPR

Several new cigars from Boutique Blends are expected to be released at this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. The company has yet to formally announce…

Drew Estate’s Nica Rustica Belly Slated for September

After announcing a pair of new vitolas for its Nica Rustica line at the 2014 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Drew Estate is ready to…

Middletown, R.I. To Explore Smoking Ban

The coastal town of Middletown, R.I. has announced that it will begin the process of drafting and possibly implementing a smoking ban at its public…

Kearney, Mo. Voters to Decide Smoking Ban

Voters in Kearney, Mo. will decide whether or not a smoking ban is right for their city, as the city’s Board of Aldermen decided to…

New Tobacco Regulations in Sonoma, Calif. Passes First Vote

A series of new tobacco sales regulations passed its first vote Tuesday night as the Sonoma City Council voted unanimously in favor of them. Chief…

Santa Clara County, Calif. To Take Up Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Proposal

The Santa Clara County, Calif. Board of Supervisors will be debating raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 18…

Parks Smoking Ban Gets Endorsement in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A proposal to ban the use of tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery devices in the parks, trails, recreational areas and golf courses of Cedar…

Lafayette, La. Defeats Smoking Ban Proposal

A proposal to ban smoking in the bars of unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, La.was defeated by a 5-4 vote during the city-parish council meeting…