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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.

Don Pepin — Vintage Edition Adding Two Vitolas, Expanding to All Retailers at PCA 2024

The line debuted in May 2023 as an exclusive for retail members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America.

My Father Adding Fonseca Edition MX at PCA 2024 (Update)

A Mexican San Andrés wrapper highlights the new line extension.

Padrón Black PB97 Arrives at Stores

It’s a “one-and-done” exclusive for retailers who placed orders at the 2023 PCA Convention & Trade Show.

$150 Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Debuting at PCA 2024

The tobacco has reportedly been aged for 10 years before the cigars were rolled.

Casa Cuevas Ships La Mandarria Oscuro

It’s a new spin on the line named for the sledgehammer used to break into Casa Cuevas’ warehouse several years ago.

Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale Adds Calogero

The original limited edition has been turned into a regular production line named for Palminteri’s grandfather.

Sans Pareil Green Line Debuting at PCA 2024

The Sans Pareil Green marks the first new core line since the company’s debut in 2017.

Punch’s Knuckle Buster Line Grows with New Shade Blend; Maduro Blend Adds Stubby Vitola

The new Punch Knuckle Buster Shade is described as an “elegant yet rugged smoke.”

Black Works Studio Paper Crane to Debut at PCA 2024

It’s not everyday James Brown describes one of his cigars as having light citrus notes.

La Aurora Preferidos Hors d’Age 2022 LE Debuting at PCA 2024

The name borrows from the French cognac designation, which means “beyond age.”