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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.

Suffolk County, N.Y. To Consider Increase in Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco

Following on the heels of New York City’s recent increase in the minimum age to buy tobacco from 19 to 21, nearby Suffolk County will…

New Hampshire Could Ban Smoking in Private Clubs

In a move that would take government regulations into once protected spaces, a trio of New Hampshire legislators have started the process that could ban…

Matilde Cigars Delays Shipping Until January 2014

The return of José Seijas’ creations to retail shelves has been pushed back until January 2014, according to an email sent by the company on…

Press Release: White House Updates Regulatory Agenda on Cigars

November 27, 2013 (Washington, DC) — On November 27, 2013, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs…

Chickasaw, Alabama Passes Ban on Smoking in Public Places

The small town of Chickasaw, Alabama is the latest to pass a ban on smoking in public and work places, according to a report from…

Muskegon County Commissioners Delay Final Vote That Would Ban Smoking on County Property

In a surprise move on Tuesday, Muskegon County (Michigan) Commissioners delayed a final vote on an ordinance that would have banned smoking on county property….

Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey Dark Meat (2013)

After a delay last year in getting its new Stuffed Turkey release onto retailers’ shelves in time for the holiday it is inspired by, Viaje…

Altadis USA Ships ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Gran Bully

After delays with packaging, Altadis USA has begun shipping the ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Gran Bully special edition to retailers. The cigar was shown…

Press Release: 7-20-4 Cigars Appoints New Director of Inside Sales, Plans Move to New Headquarters

November 25, 2013 (Londonderry, NH) — “7-20-4 Cigars’ new world headquarters would have been only a ten-minute trolley ride from the original 7-20-4 factory on Elm…

Press Release: JM Tobacco Announces Dominican Classic Connecticut

November 25, 2013 (Los Angeles, Calif.) — JM Tobacco has added the third selection in its recently-launched JM Dominican Classic brand…Classic Connecticut.  Its wrapper, binder…

Tobacco World Gets Exclusive from Ortega Cigars, New Series Coming

It appears that Eddie Ortega has plans to launch a new line of store-exclusive cigars line dubbed the South Eastern Series that will debut in…