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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.

Owensboro, Ky. Delays Smoking Ban Vote, Bars Could Remain Exempt

A smoking ban that was supposed to come to a vote at Tuesday night’s Owensboro City Commission has been delayed as more details continue to…

Arlington, Wash. Makes City Parks Tobacco-Free

The Arlington City Council voted 7-0 on Monday to make the city’s parks tobacco and e-cigarette free, a move that comes both out of concerns…

MLB Cigar Ventures Delays Imperia

It’s been nearly one year since Mike Bellody announced the launch of MLB Cigar Ventures, and four months since he revealed the company’s debut cigar. While Imperia was supposed…

Wayland, Mich. Passes Park Smoking Ban

A new smoking ban will soon be in effect at the parks in Wayland, Mich., as on Monday night the city council voted to pass…

Chicago Mayor Called On to Enact Park Smoking Ban, Raise OTP Tax

Rahm Emanuel, mayor of Chicago, has been asked by an anti-tobacco group to make the parks of the country’s third-largest city smoke-free, a move that…

Kennesaw, Ga. Bans Tobacco in City Parks

On Monday night, the Kennesaw City Council voted to ban the use of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes at both of the city’s parks in…

Enforcement of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Smoking Ban Begins Today

After a one-month public education campaign, the city of Manhattan Beach, Calif. will begin enforcing the outdoor smoking ban passed by the city council on…

Triple Angled Inline Flame Shootout: Colbiri Stealth 3 vs. XIKAR Trezo

In recent months, I have reviewed two triple-flame lighters that are among the most common you will see when walking into your local brick-and-mortar retailer…

Arlington, Wash. Heading Towards Park Smoking Ban

The city of Arlington, Wash. is looking at a smoking ban in city parks, but while most proposals such as these are said to be…

Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Arriving at Retail

The highlighted release from Perdomo this year has begun arriving at retail, as several stores have reported receiving the Double Aged 12 Year Vintage in recent…

La Sirena Oceano Arriving in Stores

The newest creation from La Sirena started shipping to retailers earlier this week and has already begun showing up on store shelves. Oceano by La…