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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.

Davidoff Launches ‘Pause’ Short Cigar Sampler

Davidoff has released a new sampler geared towards cigar lovers looking for a shorter smoke because of weather, lifestyle or simply lack of time. The Davidoff…

La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition

As a tribute to and celebration of the game of football, La Flor Dominicana announced that it would be creating a special limited edition football-themed…

Indiana Could See Massive Tobacco Policy Overhaul

Spurred by a ranking as one of the 10 least healthy states in the country, a pair of Indiana representatives are teaming up on what…

Folsom, Calif. Headed Towards Expanded Smoking Ban

The Folsom City Council has instructed city staff to draft an expansion to the city’s smoking ban that would make it illegal to light up…

Villiger Cigars Enters Into Logistics Agreement with Sutliff Tobacco

Villiger Cigars North America has entered into a logistics agreement with Sutliff Tobacco Company that will have Sutliff providing warehouses, logistics and backoffice sales support,…

Marion County, Ore. Passes Tobacco Ban on County Property

The Marion County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on Wednesday to ban smoking on all county property including parks, parking lots and the areas around…

IPCPR Announces New Washington, D.C. Headquarters

The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) announced on Wednesday that it will be moving into a new Washington, D.C. headquarters this summer….

Mississippi Legislature Will Consider Tax Increase Again

After a pair of bills to raise tobacco taxes failed to get out of committee in the Mississippi House of Representatives last year, the same sponsor…

Kentucky Could Nearly Triple Cigar Taxes

Among the bills the Kentucky House of Representatives will consider this session is House Bill 132, a 213-page document that proposes a number of tax…

Oregon Could Allow Cities and Counties to Set Tobacco Taxes

Legislation introduced into the Oregon legislature could result in cities, counties and towns in the Beaver State being able to impose their own taxes on…

Smoking Ban Fails in Duncan, S.C.

After passing its first reading just over a month ago, a smoking ban in Duncan, S.C. appeared to be a foregone conclusion, with Mayor Lisa…