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HVC Cigars

Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven

HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TABSA. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 47.

Maker
HVC Cigars
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
TABSA
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 47

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven questions

What does HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven taste like?

HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven?

HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven made?

HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven is made in Nicaragua at TABSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven use?

HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Coronas Gigantes (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Torpedo (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to HVC Cigars Hot Cake Fresh Out of Oven?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO Flathead, Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series and Luciano Maria Lucia. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.