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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.

Las Calaveras Begins Shipping

The first collaborative project between Crowned Heads and My Father Cigars, a cigar called Las Calaveras that is dedicated to the memory of those who…

Tobacco Tax Changes Proposed in New Jersey

A bill that is moving through the New Jersey state senate could bring a significant change to the current tax rates placed on all tobacco…

Viaje Exclusivo Lancero (2014)

As the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That seems to be the case with the return of the Viaje Exclusivo Lancero…

Cheektowaga, N.Y. Adds Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the Cheektowaga Town Board unanimously passed a ban on burning tobacco products at the town’s Cultural Center, including the fenced-in areas around the Cultural Center and Lions…

Waseca County, Minn. To Look at Smoking Ban on County Property Today

A pair of proposals that will limit the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes are slated to be presented to the Waseca County Commissioners at…

Impromptu to Release Stout in June

The Impromptu line from the trio of Robert Caldwell, Tony Bellatto and Jaclyn Sears will add another new limited edition in June, a Dominican-made release…

New Jersey Parks & Beaches Smoking Ban Closer to Reality

A bill that would ban smoking on beaches and in parks throughout the state of New Jersey cleared an important hurdle on Monday afternoon, passing…

Saluda, N.C. Passes Smoking Ban

The small city of Saluda, N.C., home to approximately 700 residents and located in the southwest corner of the state, just over 90 miles west of…

West Pelzer, S.C. Headed Towards Smoking Ban

The small town of West Pelzer, S.C., home to approximately 879 residents, appears headed towards passing a smoking ban as the town council gave a…

Gadsden, Ala. Could Expand Smoking Ban on Tuesday

An enhanced smoking ban could be coming to the city of Gadsden, Ala. as early as this Tuesday, which is when the Gadsden City Council…

Ketchikan, Alaska Rejects Smoking Ban Proposal

The Ketchikan, Alaska City Council said no to a proposed smoking ban at their meeting on Thursday, with the argument that businesses should be able…