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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.

Rocky Patel Steps Up the Strength with New Super Ligero

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has begun to let the word out about its new lines that will be released at IPCPR, and the first one…

Battleground Cigars Adds Glass Tubes to “The Widow’s Son” Line

Battleground Cigar, the Connecticut-based manufacturer of cigars with a historical theme to them, will be adding an additional packaging format to its  “Widow’s Son” blend at…

New Mysterioso from Battleground Cigar Offers Taste of Louisiana Tobacco

Battleground Cigar will offer consumers a unique taste from its latest cigar scheduled to be unveiled at the IPCPR Convention and Trade Show next week, as…

Lou Rodriguez Says “I’m Back” with Double Nickel

After 12 months without a new release, and over a year the company describes as being marked by several challenges, Lou Rodriguez is declaring “I’m…

Battleground Cigars Expands Old Powder Keg with OPK Fire

Battleground Cigar is bringing a new twist to an old favorite, as the company is adding to its Old Powder Keg line with the new…

Lou Rodriguez Adds Two to Lou Rod Line, Makes La Mano Negra Part of Regular Lineup

Lou Rodriguez Cigars has announced a pair of new big ring gauge cigars that will be joining the company’s Lou Rod line, the 4 1/2…

Gautier, Miss. Modifies Smoking Ban

Just over six weeks since the Gautier City Council passed a smoking ban that prohibited smoking in bars, restaurants and public buildings, the seven member…

Garden City, Idaho Smoking Ban Moves Forward But Gains Objections

An indoor smoking ban continues to move forward in Garden City, Idaho, but some exemptions in the proposal have caused it to lose support from…

Clarksdale, Miss. Begins Work on Smoking Ban

The Clarksdale City Board of Mayor and Commissioners has given the go-ahead to have a smoking ban drafted that could result in a ban on…

Cuban Stock Expands Royal Selection with Maduro

Cuban Stock Cigar Co. has announced that a new maduro version of its Royal Selection will be unveiled at the upcoming IPCPR Convention and Trade…

Charlevoix, Mich. To Make Beaches and Parks Tobacco-Free

The small city of Charlevoix, Mich. is hoping that signage and a promotional campaign will keep tobacco out of municipal parks and beaches, taking an…