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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.

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…

Foundry H20 – H

While Michael Giannini of Foundry Tobacco Co. launched the plural Elements, Compounds and Musings line at the 2013 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, there was only…

Evanston, Ill. Modifies Purchase Age Increase, Delays Vote

The Evanston City Council was expected to vote Monday on an ordinance that would not only raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to…

SOTO Outdoors PT-14SB Pocket Torch

Every cigar smoker knows that there are a number of ways you can light your cigar, some traditional and recommended, such as butane lighters, wood…

Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Vote Likely in Evanston, Ill. Tomorrow

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Evanston, Ill. could be increasing to 21 on Monday night, as the Evanston City Council is expected…

La Aurora Preferidos Diamond No. 1

This year, August started with news of a new store exclusive for Michael’s Tobacco in Texas, a two-store operation with locations in Euless and Keller,…

Versailles, Ky. Passes Smoking Ban

The Versailles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to pass a smoking ban that prohibits both smoking tobacco and the use of electronic vaping…

Two New Releases Celebrate Sons of Anarchy’s Final Season

One of television’s most talked about shows is getting a pair of cigars made to commemorate its final season, as Meier & Dutch’s Black Crown…

Jack Toraño Joins Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars

Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars has added its third former employee of the Toraño Family Cigar Co., as today the company announced that Jack Toraño  has been hired…

Park Smoking Ban Passes First Reading in Westfield, N.J.

A proposal to enact a smoking ban in all municipal park grounds and facilities took its first step to becoming a reality on Tuesday evening,…