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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.

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…

Glen Allan, Miss. Avoids Smoking Ban Expansion

While it won’t go down as the biggest victory in the fight to preserve smoking rights, the unincorporated town of Glen Allan, Miss. scored a victory on…

Lafayette, La. Seeking to Ban Smoking in Bars

With New Orleans clearing the way for smoking bans in bars and clubs, Lafayette, La. has announced that it will put a similar proposal to…

Penfield, N.Y. Asking for Input on Park Smoking Ban

Leaders in Penfield, N.Y. are seeking public comment on a proposal that would prohibit smoking in town-owned parks, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and entryways to…

Norway Showing Support for Plain Packaging

Norway has again shown its growing support for the plain packaging of tobacco products, as the country recently voiced its support of the United Kingdom…

Eastham, Mass. Seeking Changes to Tobacco Laws

The Cape Cod town of Eastham, Mass. has informed tobacco retailers that it is considering implementing a number of changes in the coming months and has…

El Centurion Toria

Not that long ago, it seemed like My Father Cigars was putting out store exclusives at an astonishing rate; most of them ended up in…

Parks in South Padre Island, Texas Recommended To Go Tobacco-Free

The South Padre Island Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee is expected to make a recommendation to the city council that all the city’s parks should be tobacco-free. The…

Warped Cigars Shipping Flor del Valle Sky Flower on Monday

Kyle Gellis will be sending Warped Cigars’ latest creation to retailers on Monday, as he has informed halfwheel that the Flor del Valle Sky Flower is…

CroMagnon Fomorian 2015

Now in its third release, RoMa Craft Tobac’s CroMagnon Fomorian has become a staple of the annual D.C. Cigar Tweet-Up, which was held March 13-14…

La Flor Dominicana Returns to Texas Cigar Festival With Limited Edition

La Flor Dominicana will be back at the Texas Cigar Festival in Houston, and will once again be bringing a limited edition for sale to…