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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.

Kristoff Announces Corojo Limitada Lanceros

Kristoff is adding a lancero vitola to its Corojo Limitada line, with the new shape set to begin shipping within the next two weeks according…

General Cigar Co. Reignites Fight Over Cohiba

While the United Sates Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a ruling made by the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in early…

Partagás Selección Privada (EL 2014)

As it has done since 2000, Habanos S.A. recently began releasing its annual Edición Limitada cigars, a series that started out as focusing on the…

Columbia, Mo. Board of Health Endorses Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

Just shy of two months since Columbia City Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick proposed that the city raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18…

WTO Issues Preliminary Ruling in Dominican Republic’s Favor in Australian Plain-Packaging Fight

In the battle over Australia’s plain packaging requirement for tobacco products, the Dominican Republic has scored a small victory, as the World Trade Organization’s panel…

Tatuaje Black Label AFC Released at Ambassador Fine Cigars

Tatuaje has expanded its highly sought-after Black Label line with a store exclusive for Ambassador Fine Cigars in Scottsdale, Ariz, releasing the 7 x 48…

Teaneck, N.J. Raises Minimum Purchase Age for Tobacco to 21

Wednesday night, the town council of Teaneck, N.J. voted to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, a change that will take…

Holbrook, Mass. Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 19

When the town of Holbrook, Mass. rings in 2015, it will also usher in a new minimum age to purchase tobacco products, as the board…

Fargo, N.D. Expands Park Smoking Ban

The Fargo Park Board has decreased the number of places smokers will be allowed to light up after modifying its existing smoking ban at its…

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium Gets The Martino From My Father For 20th Anniversary

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium, which has locations in Tucson and Phoenix, Ariz., will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on Friday with a store exclusive from My…

L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER14

As an incentive to get more retailers to the trade show and reward the ones who make the often long and expensive trip, in 2013…