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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.

Santa Fe, N.M. City Councilor Wants New Smoking Ban

Santa Fe City Council member Ron Trujillo has announced plans to seek a smoking ban for the city’s parks and downtown Plaza, a move that…

Chicago Flavored Tobacco Sales Restriction Goes Into Effect Today

A ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products within 500 feet of a school goes into effect in Chicago today, though the impact will…

South Bend, Ind. Common Council Narrowly Opposes Smoking Ban

Tonight, the South Bend, Ind. Common Council voted 5-4 to oppose a proposal that would ban smoking in bars, private clubs and all other indoor…

Medway, Mass. Seeks Public Comment Tonight on Tobacco Purchase Age and Other Changes

Medway, Mass. is looking at updating its policies towards tobacco, and as part of an ongoing public discussion is holding a public hearing tonight on…

Garo Cigars’ New Adamas Line Aimed at Big Ring Gauge Fans

In the May announcement that Garo Cigars was getting a new look, there was mention that a new line would soon be released by the company…

Tatuaje Chuck

Speculation about what a company might do in the future is the norm in every business, including the cigar world. In this leaf-loving industry, it…

Lubbock, Texas Petitioned to Create Smoking Ban

An anti-smoking group is seeking an overhaul to the smoking ban in Lubbock, Texas, but they have already been met with vocal opposition from the…

Pedro Martín Maduro Returns at IPCPR

Gurkha Cigar Group has announced that the Pedro Martín Maduro will be part of the brand’s formal relaunch at this year’s IPCPR Convention and Trade…

Pedro Martín Ruby is Back

Just over a year since the Martín Family of Cigars ceased operations and was acquired by Gurkha Cigar Group, the brand is set to relaunch at…

Hirochi Robaina Coming to U.S. Humidors

For fans of Cuban cigars, there are cigar superstars. Hamlet, La China, Yolanda, Reynaldo, Taboada and Cueto are all elite rollers of custom blends, referred…

Foxborough, Mass. Raising Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Foxborough, Mass. Board of Health has voted to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products within town limits from 18 to 21 years of age,…