Erik Espinosa (aka the Alpha Dawg) is one of the hardest-working men in the cigar industry. Scrappy and sharp-witted, Erik often creates his best work when backed into a corner. But as the Chinese proverb goes: "Corner a dog in a dead-end street and it will turn and bite."
Adding a new chapter to Espinosa's fan-favorite Alpha Dawg brand (which was a crowd-sourced blend that become popular enough to receive the core-line treatment in 2016), Smoke Inn Cigars has collaborated with the Espinosa team to introduce the limited edition Cage the DAWG cigar.
Crafted out of Espinosa's boutique-minded La Zona factory in Estelí, Cage the DAWG has been blended to offer two unique smoking profiles in one cigar! Brought about through meticulous tobacco sorting and leaf positioning within the cigar, Cage the DAWG highlights the cigar's filler tobaccos on the initial draw and across the palate, yet the wrapper takes center stage through the retrohale.
According to Erik Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Premium Cigars, "It's almost like two distinct smoking experiences: first the sweetness of filler, followed by the woody and peppery taste of the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Two unmistakable, delicious flavors in one cigar."
Cage the DAWG is blended using an Ecadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over all-Nicaraguan binder/fillers from the Jalapa and Condega regions of Nicaragua. The cigars were rolled in a singular 6" x 52 toro format and packaged in 10-count paper bundles, limited to 3,000 cigars total (300 bundles).
What happens when you Cage the DAWG? Eventually, the Alpha DAWG gets unleashed!
*No promotional codes or offers available with these items
Country of Orgin : Nicaragua
Strength : Medium-Full
Wrapper : Habano
*Please note that all SKUs have two product lines. The top line is the box/bundle count. The second line is less than a box/bundle count and will be shipped as loose cigars in a humidified bag.
Michelle Pauser - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
The spice, the pepper, the flavors, the Dawg! Everything I love in a cigar and the cutest little smoking companion ever. Great complexity. VERY happy we bought a few bundles!
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Timothy Beaulieu - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Construction has a triple cap. It’s loose and so is the draw. Burn was slightly off but not drastically. The first flavors are complex with a peppery spice which is on and off. There are some earthy notes with the reappearance of black pepper and cinnamon. Towards the final third, it became hot and spongy. Overall, for my taste buds, it’s a good cigar.
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Vincent Bonetti - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle
So I was gifted 1 as I am recovering from a Pauser sized purchase, but the smoke is incredible, the pepper is killer.... and I need mynown cage now. Get these qhile you can folks. Period.
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Quinton Nation - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
I have to believe the inspiration behind the coin is Erik's dog Brutus, looks just like him (I hope I got that right). This is an Espinosa cigar true and true, if you like the brand you will love this cigar. I was part of the sample for the original Alpha Dawg, I must say while this is similar it is unique. If you liked the Alpha Dawg, you'll love the Cage!
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Kevin Acuff - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
I am really a fan of this cigar! Definitely ranks in the top 5 of my favorite Espinosa cigars. Like the press release says, it is almost like smoking two different cigars. I liken it to smoking a Laranja Reserva Escuro crossed with a Espinosa Habano. There is so much good going on in this blend!
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Christopher Barnett - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Really good medium cigar. Good construction and great burn. My favorite characteristic about this cigar is the retrohale, it’s fabulous! Makes you want to retrohale every time, I love it.
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Tom Ducastel - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
WoW !!! The Burn and Drawl are Great , I love the light pepper all the way through (I’m thinking white pepper because it’s more mild,I don’t know but I love it) and maybe espresso?!! Definitely need more of these
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Joe Olesinski - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Did not expect anything less than excellent from this cigar. Very smooth on the retro and very enjoyable throughout. The awesome challenge coin was just an added bonus to these great cigars
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David Moorhead - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Another solid release from the microblend line! Solid 4 stars and I am betting if I let the others rest for a few months, the profile will change a but! Time will tell!
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Daniel Phillips - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle
This one is right up my alley. Love Espinosa, love Ecuadorian Habano, love the medium to full body. Silky smooth but just the right amount of spice!
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Bradlee Wilson - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
This cigar is really, really good. Smooth and buttery smoke on the mouth feel. Notes of chocolate, earth and an overall umami that leaves nothing left on the table. Plus, who can not love the CAGE coin?! Retrohale is very enjoyable and doesn’t singe the nares…going to have to smoke through these slowly or else I’ll be needing a LOT more money
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Ryan Miller - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
This is why I love Smoke Inn. This addition to their microblend series was simply amazing and very much worth the purchase. Plus it comes with a badass coin if you get the 10 pack.
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Michael Cruz - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
SI does it again with an excellent micro blend addition to their portfolio. They have a medium body cigar that has smooth sweet notes and a pleasing retro hale experience as well
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John Caro - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Home Run! Not sure how the two different flavor profiles work on the puff and retrohale, but it is a unique and flavorful profile. Chocolate and coffee on the puff and a good spice on the retro. Keep up the voodoo!
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Aaron Brown - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Unleash that caged dawg in you! What an amazing cigar, right upon opening up the package you are met with the aroma of perfection. If you want not just a great smoke but great flavor that is constant the whole time, then smack it inside your cart!
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Nathaniel Cox - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Love the way this was blended! Has a great smooth creaminess on the draw but then has a great pepper kick on the retrohale. Erik definitely nailed this blend exactly how's its described. Glad I grabbed 2 bundles!!
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Steven Pitts - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
SI does another great job with this micro blend. Usually not a huge fan of a super peppery cigar, but this one was just right.
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Preston Jones - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
All I can say is WOW! I bought two of the 10 packs and that may not be enough for my humidors. Better get them quickly. I am guessing when other people start burning these they will go fast.
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Richard Hillyard - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Wow. Another HOMERUN for the micro blend series. Great smoke
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Randy Alford - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Good creamy citrus/fruit followed by what I call a butter/pepper on the retro. Hope I can get another 10pack before gone.
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David Braunfotel - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Bought a 5 pack and regretted not getting the bundle. So did LOL. Now I have 15 great cigars to enjoy and a great commemorative coin. Love the DAWG!!
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Jon Clark - Cage the Dawg by Espinosa Cigars - 10ct Bundle (Verified buyer)
Great cigar, I have smoked three so far, each have had great construction and really good flavours
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