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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.

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…

Roberto P. Duran Cigars Adding Puntica to Signature Line; New Packaging Options

Robert P. Duran Cigars is adding a new, smaller size to its Signature Line while offering some new packaging options for its Azan Burgundy and…

Veritas Cigars Names Mahesh Parekh as Director of Sales

Veritas Cigars has announced the appointment of Mahesh Parekh as the company’s new director of sales. In a statment issued Monday, the company said that…

Espinosa’s Laranja Line Adding Box Pressed Caixa at IPCPR

One year after unveiling the Laranja Reserva line, Espinosa Premium Cigars will be adding a fourth vitola at this year’s trade show, the box pressed 6…