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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.

Press Release: Toraño Family Cigar Co. Announces Blends From the Vault Tour

January 14, 2014 (Miami, FL)–Toraño Family Cigar Co., makers of some of the finest cigars in the world, proudly announces the “Blends from the Vault…

La Reloba Getting Makeover

My Father Cigars’ La Reloba is getting an image makeover this year as the company looks to reinvigorate the brand for 2014. Janny Garcia, vice-president…

Three New Lines Coming from Villiger

Villiger Cigars has announced three new lines that will begin appearing at retailers on April 1: the Villiger Connecticut Krēmē, Trill by Villiger and the Villiger…

Press Release: Next Generation Humidifiers from Cigar Oasis

January 9, 2014 (New York, NY) — Cigar Oasis is pleased to announce an update of its entire line of electronic humidifiers. The new units incorporate cutting…

E.P. Carrillo Grows In-House Sales Force

E.P. Carrillo has begun a process of bringing more of their sales force in-house after having primarily independent reps throughout the country. Bob Moreno, the…

Franklin, Mass. Keeps Tobacco Purchase Age at 18 — For Now

The Franklin, Mass. Board of Health voted on Tuesday night to keep the minimum age to purchase tobacco at 18 for the immediate future, rejecting…

Epicurean Gonzo Santeria Close to Shipping

After box production delays pushed the release of Epicurean Gonzo Santeria back from November into the new year, Steven Ysidron is nearly ready to ship…

Salisbury, N.C. Bans Smoking in Parks

On Tuesday night, the Salisbury (NC) City Council unanimously voted to pass a measure banning smoking in the city’s 28 parks as well as a…

Suffolk County Legislator Files Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

After closing out 2013 with a promise to introduce a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco in Suffolk County, NY from…

Casa Magna Adds Dominican Extension

Quesada Cigars has released a new extension to its Casa Magna brand, but don’t expect to see it on store shelves in the United States….

Press Release: Nomad Cigar Company Releases Two New S-307 Sizes

January 6, 2014 (Estelí, Nicaragua)–Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce the release of two additional sizes to the S-307 cigar line. The S-307, a…