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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.

Cigar Tax Slashing Bill Introduced in Minnesota

A bill that would slash the cigar tax in Minnesota from $3.50 per cigar to just $0.50 per stick has been introduced to the state legislature….

JetLine Super Torch Single Flame Torch (2014)

In a number of my other lighter reviews, I often try and divide lighters into categories: soft flame vs. torch, tabletop vs. pocket, single vs….

Davidoff’s Flagship Mother Store in Geneva Reopens With New Look

Visitors to the Davidoff Flagship Store on Rue de Rive 2 in Geneva will see a completely new design and store concept, as the store…

General Cigar Co. Celebrates 150 Years of Hoyo de Monterrey

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand, General Cigar Co. has announced a limited edition release that is slated to…

Tobacconist University Revamps Consumer Certification Process

Tobacconist University has announced that it is making a change to its Certified Consumer Tobacconists (CCT) program, and will be handing off the program to…

Madison, Conn. Parks and Beaches To Be Tobacco Free

The Madison, Conn. Board of Selectmen voted on Monday night to make beaches and parks in the town tobacco free, but they did give smokers a…

Snake Oil to be Crowned Heads’ New Event Cigar

Crowned Heads has a new event-only cigar on the way, a 5 1/2 x 48 super corona that is being called Snake Oil. The company…

Drew Estate Changes Papas Fritas Packaging, Lowers Price

Drew Estate is giving its popular Papas Fritas line a new packaging format and a new, lower price, as the four-count tins will be replaced by…

Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend Toro

Just shy of a year after making its U.S. debut in April 2013, Kuuts, LLC announced it would be adding its fourth core line while…

Oceanside, Calif. Bans Smoking on Restaurant Patios

Smokers who want to enjoy a cigar with their meal have their days numbered in the southern California city of Oceanside, as earlier this week…

Ocean City, Md. Smoking Ban Starts May 1

The idea has been in the works for nearly a year, and on May 1 Ocean City, Md. will have a beach smoking ban just…