HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Gladiator (6.5″ x 56) Single
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HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Gladiator
The HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Gladiator (6.5″ x 56) Single is a big, bold Broadleaf with plenty of attitude. Dark Connecticut Broadleaf on the outside, Nicaraguan tobacco from Estelí and Jalapa underneath. A box-pressed figurado that’s a little different from your everyday Toro. Rich, earthy, and loaded with flavor.
Dark cocoa and roasted coffee show up early, followed by black pepper, toasted wood, and that unmistakable natural Broadleaf sweetness. The smoke is thick. Almost chewy at times. Medium to full in strength, with enough complexity to keep things interesting from the first draw to the last.
Only 12,500 Gladiator cigars were produced for this limited 2026 release. Grab a single and see what this oversized Hot Cake is all about. Available on sale at NH Cigars with no taxes collected.
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| Title | Range | Discount |
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| (QTY PRICE BREAKS) - ON SINGLES - Mix or Match Brands | 10 - 19 | 10% |
| (QTY PRICE BREAKS) - ON SINGLES - Mix or Match Brands | 20 - 100 | 20% |
HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Gladiator Specifications
- Brand: HVC Cigars
- Series: Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Broadleaf
- Size: 6.5″ x 56
- Shape: Box-Pressed Figurado
- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí & Jalapa)
- Origin: Nicaragua
- Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos HVC
- Strength: Medium to Full
- Flavor Profile: Dark Cocoa, Espresso, Earth, Black Pepper, Toasted Wood, Natural Sweetness
- Release: Limited Edition 2026
- Production: 12,500 Cigars
- Packaging: Single Cigar
HVC Hot Cake Gladiator – One Big Broadleaf
The name Gladiator fits. Six and a half inches long, a thick 56-ring gauge, and a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that looks like it means business. Add in the unusual box-pressed figurado shape, and you’ve got something a little different sitting in the humidor.
HVC founder Reinier Lorenzo has never been afraid to experiment with sizes, and this limited Fresh Out the Oven release might be one of the more interesting examples. Just 500 original boxes of 25 were made. Not a cigar you’ll find everywhere.
The blend brings together Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos from Estelí and Jalapa, all rolled at HVC’s factory in Nicaragua. Serious tobacco. A little rustic in appearance, with plenty of richness waiting underneath.
Flavor and Character
There’s no mistaking the Broadleaf once the Gladiator gets going. Dark earth, cocoa, and a peppery little kick arrive almost together. The first few draws are bold. Then things start settling down, and a creamy, roasted quality works its way into the smoke.
Coffee comes next. Strong espresso, maybe a little dark chocolate alongside it. There’s a faint sweetness in the background that keeps the heavier notes from taking over. Not sugary. Just the natural sweetness you get from well-fermented tobacco.
As the cigar moves through the middle, toasted wood and roasted nuts begin showing up. Some draws carry more pepper. Others lean toward cocoa and earth. It changes enough to keep your attention without losing that dark, rich Broadleaf character.
The final stretch brings a little more heat and strength. The roasted flavors deepen, the pepper returns, and a lingering sweetness rounds things out. A big finish for a big cigar.
Try One Before They’re Gone
Not everyone wants to buy a full box of a cigar they’ve never smoked. That’s where the single Gladiator makes sense. Try it with a strong coffee after dinner. Take it outside on a cool evening. Give yourself some time, because this isn’t a quick smoke.
If you’re already a fan of HVC Hot Cake, the Gladiator brings a different shape and a generous amount of tobacco to the familiar Broadleaf experience. And if you’re new to the series, one cigar is a good place to start.
Limited production. Big flavor. No need to overthink it.
Shop the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Gladiator 6.5″ x 56 Single at NH Cigars. On sale with no taxes collected.
19 reviews for HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Gladiator (6.5″ x 56) Single
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Neil S. (verified owner) –
The flavor changes quite a bit as it burns. Started with cedar, then picked up some dark chocolate around the middle.
Spencer O. (verified owner) –
Wow. Big cigar with some serious flavor. Rich and full-bodied but smoother than I expected. Reminded me a little of a Padrón 1926.
Dustin U. (verified owner) –
Starts out with cedar and a little kick of spice. Settles into a rich, creamy smoke after the first inch.
Damian K. (verified owner) –
Good construction and an even burn on mine. Rich cocoa flavor throughout. No complaints.
Brett R. (verified owner) –
Earthy and peppery without being too strong for my taste. I’d smoke this one again.
Simon N. (verified owner) –
Took my time with this Gladiator on a Sunday afternoon. Cedar, coffee, and a little sweetness. Nice way to spend an hour or so.
Gerald F. (verified owner) –
The roasted nuts and earthy tobacco work well together. Enjoyed this one more than I expected.
Malcolm A. (verified owner) –
A lot of flavor without getting harsh near the end. Toasted tobacco, cocoa, and some spice. I’d buy another.
Corey Z. (verified owner) –
The Gladiator has plenty going on. Dark cocoa, toasted cedar, and a little pepper toward the end. Really enjoyable cigar.
Clifford P. (verified owner) –
Pepper hits right away but doesn’t stick around too long. The wood and earthy flavors take over after that.
Franklin D. (verified owner) –
Espresso, earth, and a little sweetness near the finish. A good Broadleaf cigar with plenty of character.
Harold I. (verified owner) –
Loved the toasted nut flavor in this Gladiator. The cocoa comes through nicely too. Good combination.
Bryce H. (verified owner) –
Dark chocolate is what stood out most to me. Rich, but not overwhelming. Very satisfying.
Owen L. (verified owner) –
Great draw, plenty of smoke, and a steady burn. The cocoa flavor really comes alive in the second half.
Philip C. (verified owner) –
This Broadleaf has some depth to it. Dark earth, chocolate, and a lingering roasted finish. Good stuff.
Adrian T. (verified owner) –
Had mine with an espresso after dinner. That dark cocoa flavor worked perfectly with the coffee.
Lance M. (verified owner) –
Big cigar. Lots of roasted flavor and a surprisingly smooth finish. HVC did a good job on this one.
Marshall B. (verified owner) –
Really liked the roasted coffee notes. A little natural sweetness comes through now and then. Solid smoke.
Vincent Y. (verified owner) –
Nice slow smoke with a good draw. Took my time with this one and enjoyed it all the way down.