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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.

Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Could Go To Public Vote in Columbia, Mo.

While the Columbia City Council voted 6-1 on Monday to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 and treat electronic cigarettes the…

Altadis U.S.A. Announces Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch

Altadis U.S.A. is putting the men behind some of their most well-known blends into the spotlight, as today the company announced a new cigar called…

My Father Sends Oro de Nicaragua to Casa de Montecristo

There’s a new My Father Cigars creation in the Chicago area today, as the four stores that are part of the Casa de Montecristo family…

Texas Will Once Again Consider a Statewide Smoking Ban

For the fifth year in a row, a smoking ban bill has been introduced into the Texas State Senate, as State Senator Rodney Ellis, a…

The Buckingham

Just about a month ago, it was announced that Crowned Heads wasn’t done with its busy year of limited editions, as the Nashville, Tenn. company…

Lane County, Ore. Passes New Tobacco Sales Regulations

Tobacco businesses in the unincorporated parts of Lane County, Ore. will soon have a new set of rules to contend with, as the county’s board…

New Tobacco Retailer License Requirement Likely Coming to Salinas, Calif.

While the final vote won’t be taken until after the new year, it appears that tobacco retailers in Salinas, Calif. will soon be required to…

Palo Alto, Calif. Extends Smoking Ban to Commercial and Dining Areas

The Palo Alto City Council expanded its existing smoking ban on Monday night, voting to make it illegal to light up in the city’s commercial…

Lawrence, Mass. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday night, the Lawrence, Mass. Board of Health voted to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the…

Habanos S.A. to Debut Habanos Añejados in Early 2015

Habanos S.A. is reaching into its aging rooms to pull out a pair of new cigars for the debut of Habanos Añejados, a new collection…

Cigar Smoking Continues in Nebraska Lounges

While the Nebraska Supreme Court denied a petition to rehear a case that said an exemption in the state’s Clean Indoor Air that allowed smoking in…