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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.

Pura Sangre Edición 2012

When Ventura Cigar Company announced the release of the Pura Sangre Edición 2012 in April 2013, it was heralded as being “the end of the…

Miró Adding 4 x 48 Momentos Vitola

Kuuts, LLC has announced the addition of a 4 x 48 vitola called Momentos to their Miró line, with operations manager Gabriel Alvarez sharing a photo…

José Blanco’s Señorial Starts Production Today

Less than four weeks after the official announcement came that José Blanco would be returning to the cigar business with a new company, Las Cumbres Tabaco,…

Kentucky Smoking Ban Bill Pronounced Dead

A bill that would create a broad ban on smoking in Kentucky’s public places has been declared dead by one of its main sponsors. On…

Puro Sangre to Relaunch with New Look and Blend in 2015

Ventura Cigar Company has announced that their Pura Sangre line will be going dormant for the remainder of 2014 while the brand is given a…

Altadis USA to Release Exclusive H. Upmann Limited Edition for TAA Members

A representative from Altadis USA told halfwheel that the company will be releasing an exclusive TAA H. Upmann Limited Edition release at the upcoming Tobacconists’…

Belmar, N.J. Beaches and Boardwalk Targeted for Smoking Ban

The beaches and boardwalk of Belmar, N.J. are the target of a new smoking ban after Mayor Matt Doherty promised a Borough Council vote on…

Late Season Rains Threaten Cuban Tobacco Harvest

Heavy rains late in the harvesting season could mean trouble for Cuba’s tobacco growers, and some researchers are suggesting that shifting climates could provide a…

No Change in Sedalia, Mo. Smoking Ban

The Sedalia, Mo. City Council decided not to amend their current smoking ban ordinance on Monday, which would have provided relief for five bars that…

Press Release: Nomad Cigar Company Releases “Connecticut Fuerte”

March 3, 2014 (Orlando, Fla.) — Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce the release of the Connecticut Fuerte: Blended and rolled in the Dominican…

Smoking Ban Expansion Sought in Berkeley County, WV

The Berkeley County (WV) Board of Health has been petitioned to expand the existing smoking ban to prohibit lighting up in bars, private clubs, parks…