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Ferio Tego

Metropolitan Connecticut

Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at PDR Cigars / Ferio Tego. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4 × 34 to 7 × 50.

Maker
Ferio Tego
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
PDR Cigars / Ferio Tego
Strength
mild
Sizes
7 · 4 × 34 to 7 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

7 in the catalog

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Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut questions

What does Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut taste like?

Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut?

Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut made?

Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at PDR Cigars / Ferio Tego, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut use?

Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Petites (4 × 34), Union (4½ × 50), University (6 × 50), Metropolitan (7 × 50), Explorer (6½ × 52), Gordo (6 × 60) and Banker (5 × 66). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.