HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Figurado Box-Press

HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Figurado Box-Press

HVC Cigars introduces a new expression of their celebrated Hot Cake lineup with the Fresh Out the Oven Broadleaf in a distinctive 6 ½ x 52 figurado box-press format. This limited production release combines the rich, layered character of Connecticut Broadleaf with refined construction and the enhanced flavor transitions that figurado shapes deliver. Rolled at HVC’s own Fabrica de Tabacos in Estelí, Nicaragua, this cigar represents owner Reinier Lorenzo’s continued innovation while honoring the sweetness and complexity that defines the Hot Cake series.

Blend Profile & Construction

• Dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper delivers signature sweetness with earthy chocolate and coffee undertones
• Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos provide robust structure and balanced complexity
• Figurado box-press shape enhances flavor transitions and concentrates smoke for richer experience
• 6 ½ x 52 vitola offers extended smoking time with optimal balance of ring gauge and length
• Limited first batch production of only 240 boxes (25 cigars each)
• Crafted exclusively at Fabrica de Tabacos HVC, SA in Estelí, Nicaragua

Flavor Experience

The Hot Cake Broadleaf series showcases Connecticut Broadleaf at its finest, delivering the wrapper’s characteristic sweetness alongside bold, complex flavors. Reviewers consistently note prominent mocha (blending chocolate and coffee), leather tannins, cinnamon spice, and roasted coffee bean character throughout the smoking experience. The Broadleaf wrapper undergoes extended fermentation, creating Maduro-level darkness while imparting pronounced notes of earth, chocolate, and coffee that justify the “Hot Cake” name.

The figurado format elevates this profile by concentrating smoke at the tapered tip, enhancing flavor intensity and creating distinct transitions as the ring gauge opens. Early notes reveal chocolate shavings, caramel, and subtle earth, evolving into roasted coffee beans with bread notes on the retrohale. The second half intensifies with full-bodied coffee, persistent chocolate and leather tannins, raisin sweetness, and black pepper spice. Construction remains excellent throughout, with smooth draw and even burn that showcases the careful craftsmanship of HVC’s boutique factory.

Connecticut Broadleaf Character

Connecticut Broadleaf stands apart from its lighter Connecticut Shade cousin, offering dark, thick leaves that deliver rich spice, leather, and earthy notes. The extended fermentation process creates the darkness and sweetness Maduro enthusiasts seek, with bold flavors of cedar, earth, brown sugar, nuts, chocolate, and coffee balanced by refreshing spice and smooth finish. Lorenzo specifically notes his admiration for Broadleaf’s unique sweetness, a quality that permeates the Hot Cake series and distinguishes it from other full-bodied offerings.

HVC’s Boutique Craftsmanship

Fabrica de Tabacos HVC, SA opened in 2022 in Estelí, giving Reinier Lorenzo complete control over production quality and blend innovation. The factory exclusively rolls HVC brands, ensuring consistency and allowing for special releases like this limited figurado box-press. With only 240 boxes produced in the first batch, this release reflects HVC’s commitment to small-batch quality and providing aficionados with new expressions of beloved blends.

Specifications

Summary

• Box Count: 25
• Region: Nicaragua
• Strength: Medium to Full
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Production: Limited (240 boxes first batch)

What makes the figurado box-press special?

The figurado shape concentrates smoke at the tapered tip, enhancing flavor intensity and creating distinct transitions as you smoke, while the box-press adds comfortable feel and even burn.

What flavors define Hot Cake Broadleaf?

Expect rich mocha (chocolate and coffee), leather tannins, cinnamon spice, roasted coffee beans, caramel, raisin sweetness, and black pepper with underlying earth and cedar.

How does Connecticut Broadleaf differ from Connecticut Shade?

Broadleaf is darker, thicker, and bolder, delivering full-bodied earthy chocolate and coffee notes with natural sweetness, while Shade is lighter and milder with creamy, subtle flavors.

What strength level is this cigar?

Medium to full strength with full body, offering bold flavors without overwhelming experienced palates.

Where is this cigar made?

Rolled exclusively at Fabrica de Tabacos HVC, SA, Reinier Lorenzo’s boutique factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

How limited is this release?

The first batch consists of only 240 boxes (6,000 cigars total), making this a highly limited collector’s item.

Who will enjoy this cigar?

Aficionados who appreciate Connecticut Broadleaf’s sweet complexity, figurado vitolas, and bold yet balanced full-bodied smoking experiences.

Can I age these cigars?

Yes, the Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan fillers will continue developing complexity with proper cellaring over time.