This HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Torpedo is a pretty good representation of broadleaf. I wouldn't put it tier one though, because at times the profile is harsh and edgy. But perhaps some more humidor time will be helpful, and in turn will turn it into a solid good cigar all the way through the smoking time.
Hot Cake Golden Line is a hit on many levels. I would not say it is overly complex, but a great value Connecticut that can be enjoyed by any level of smoker. Constructed perfectly, the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line Corona Gorda smoked cool with core flavors from start to finish. Yes, I will come back to this cigar. Yes, I can see this cigar becoming a regular in my rotation. Nice morning beach cigar.
I really wish the start to the HVC Hot Cake Corona Gorda would have maintained itself throughout as we'd then be talking about a really special cigar. The price point is quite attractive and I'd be willing to come back to this just for what the first inch provided. Definitely something I'd recommend people check out.