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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.

Romeo Añejo Heads to Stores this Month

There’s a new addition to Altadis U.S.A.’s Romeo y Julieta brand, as today the company announced the Romeo Añejo by Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo Añejo…

Newburgh, N.Y. Approves New Tobacco Retailer Licenses

Beginning on March 1, tobacco retailers in the city of Newburgh, N.Y. will be required to obtain an additional license if they wish to keep…

Leccia Luchador Hombre

While redux reviews are most often about how a cigar has changed in the months or years since it was originally smoked, it would be…

Ramón Allones Short Perfectos Arrives in Italy

It’s well known that while cigars in Habanos S.A.’s Edición Regional are supposed to show up between August and October, that’s not always the case….

Sam Phillips Leaves Alec Bradley

In a surprising announcement today, Sam Phillips has announced that he has left Alec Bradley Cigar Co. He had been with the company for four…

Bill Introduced to Bring Smoking Back to Nebraska Cigar Shops

It’s been a turbulent year for Nebraska cigar shops, having recently lost the exemption that allowed customers to light up inside after a drawn out…

Headlines Cigar Gets Reblended and Relaunched

Headlines Cigar is coming back to retail shelves this year and bringing a new blend and new look with it. The two new cigars are…

Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch Heads to Stores

Altadis U.S.A. is ready to release its latest premium cigar offering, one that comes directly from the master blenders who create some of the company’s biggest…

E.P. Carrillo Medalla d’Noche

Federal Cigar in New Hampshire has been on quite the tear in recent years when it comes to high profile store exclusives made by prominent…

Bill Introduced in New York Assembly to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age

A bill proposing to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old was introduced to the New York State Assembly via a pre-file…

Fratello Cigars Adds Lancero for Stogies World Class Cigars

There’s a lancero vitola being added to Fratello Cigars’ core line, and it’s headed to Stogies World Class Cigars in Houston, Texas. The 7 x…