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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.

Viaje Jalapeño

Viaje first tackled seasons, then holidays, and now appears to be onto food, as in March the company announced its two newest lines, Señor Andre’s…

Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills Gran Reserva Cosecha 2009 (Prerelease)

In 2009, Habanos S.A. launched a new limited edition series called the Gran Reserva that would be the banner under which some of its most…

Orinda, Calif. Preparing Smoking Ban

City leaders in Orinda, Calif. have given the green light to have new anti-smoking rules drafted up that will ban lighting up on outdoor dining…

Hawaii Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

Hawaii is poised to become the first state in the country that will require anyone wishing to purchase a tobacco or nicotine delivery product to be at…

Clatsop County, Ore. Seeks Comment On Tobacco Ban in Parks

Clatsop County, Ore. is considering a complete ban on the use of tobacco and electronic cigarettes in its parks but not before residents are given…

Middlesboro, Ky. Smoking Ban Passes First Reading

There could be a new smoking ban coming to Middlesboro, Ky. after the city council voted unanimously in support of an ordinance during its meeting…

Denton, Texas Bringing End to Smoking in Bars

Bars in Denton, Texas will have to pick up their ashtrays as the city council passed an anti-smoking ordinance on Tuesday night, just two years…

Hammond, La. Bans Smoking in Bars and Gambling Halls

In a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the Hammond City Council voted to ban smoking and the use of e-cigarettes in bars, gaming halls and hotels, with…

A.J. Fernandez to Ship New World Connecticut in May

Next month, A.J. Fernandez Cigars’ New World line will officially have a new member of the family, as the New World Connecticut is set to…

Park Smoking Ban Proposed in Fortuna, Calif.

A senior project for two high school students in Fortuna, Calif. could turn into a smoking ban for the city if the city council decides…

Nat Sherman 85th Anniversary Set for Late Spring Release

Nat Sherman has announced a limited edition cigar being released in celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary, a 6 1/2 x 54 toro extra called…