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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: Nat Sherman International to Release Trio of “Super Lanceros”

December 19, 2013 (New York, NY)–Nat Sherman, Tobacconist to the World since 1930, is offering a limited production format in three of their most popular…

Room101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town Lancero (Prerelease)

The announcement of this store exclusive cigar came on December 3, just over two weeks before the cigar’s official release at the store’s annual holiday…

Salisbury, N.C. to Consider Smoking Ban in Public Parks

The city council of Salisbury, North Carolina will soon consider enacting a smoking ban in its 26 public parks, a move that comes with the…

Press Release: Davidoff Surprises With a Redesigned Flagship Store in Tokyo

December 18, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland/Tokyo, Japan)–The Davidoff Flagship Store in Ginza, Tokyo was redesigned and evolved in October this year. At the heart of Ginza, traditional…

Epicurean Gonzo Santeria Delayed, Three New Projects on the Way

Following up on a Facebook post he made last week, Steven Ysidron of Epicurean Cigars told halfwheel that a cedar shortage in Estelí, Nicaragua has…

Viaje Ships Holiday Blend Christmas Trees

The Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree is on its way to retailers, according to a post by brand owner Andre Farkas via his Facebook page….

262 Revere Lonsdale

While 262 Cigars owner Clint Aaron comes across as one of the more jovial and fun-loving personalities in the cigar business, the message behind his…

Manchester, Conn. Might Ban Smoking at Town Events

What started as an issue with people smoking at an outdoor concert could turn into a complete ban on smoking at town events in the…

New Zealand Begins Path Toward Plain-Packaging

New Zealand’s government has begun the process of requiring plain-packaging for all tobacco products sold in the country, a move that came to light recently…

Drew Estate Releases MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured

Last Friday, Drew Estate’s much-anticipated MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured (KFC) was offered for sale for the first time at an event at Corona Cigar Company…

Redux: Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003

For a brand and marca that has a good bit of history both for its Cuban and Dominican versions, Dunhill still seems to be one…