Showing results for

Patrick Lagreid

Avatar photo

About the author

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.

Flor de Las Antllas Benelux

By now the idea of regional releases is nothing new; Habanos S.A. has been doing them since 2005 and numerous non-Cuban cigar manufacturers have released…

Westminster, Mass. Could Ban All Tobacco Sales

While numerous Massachusetts cities and towns have raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, the town of Westminster is set to consider a more…

MLB Cigar Ventures Ships Imperia

Just over a year since Mike Bellody announced the launch of his new company, MLB Cigar Ventures, his first cigar has begun shipping to retailers….

Hermosa Cigars Partners with Underground Cigars for Tierra Santa

Scott de la Peña of Hermosa Cigars has partnered with Don Wiggins and Mark Scott of Underground Cigars to create the company’s newest release, Tierra Santa,…

Minimum Purchase Age Vote Expected Monday in Healdsburg, Calif.

Healdsburg, Calif. could become the first city in the Golden State to restrict tobacco purchases to persons at least 21-years-old, as a vote on the…

Fox Cigar Bar Gets “The Fox” From My Father Cigars

Fox Cigar Bar in Gilbert, Ariz. will add to its collection of store exclusives at its Foxtoberfest event on Saturday when it unveils a new…

Newark, N.J. Unanimously Passes Park Smoking Ban

It will soon be illegal to smoke tobacco products, hookahs or electronic cigarettes in Newark, N.J. parks, as the Newark Municipal Council voted unanimously in…

Crémo Clutch City Horsepower Toro (Prerelease)

For his latest project, Walter Santiago of Crémo Cigars said his goal was simply to blend two Miami-based companies. The first of which is his…

The Humidor (West) Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With Six Store Exclusives

It’s the fifth anniversary of The Humidor Cigars and Lounge (West) in Wichita, Kan. and the store is celebrating with six store exclusives that highlight its love of…

33 Members of Congress Request Investigation Into Operation Choke Point

In a letter sent today to the Inspector General of the United States, Michael Horowitz, as well as to the Office of Professional Responsibility, 33…

Owensboro, Ky. Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect Today

A sweeping new smoking ban goes into effect in Owensboro, Ky. today, bringing an end to the days of being able to smoke in a…