Nat Sherman
Metropolitan Habano
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 54 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Nat Sherman
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Plasencia Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 54 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsNat Sherman Metropolitan Habano uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNat Sherman Metropolitan Habano questions
What does Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano taste like?
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano?
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano made?
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano use?
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Robusto Fino (5 × 46), Toro (6 × 52), Short Robusto (4½ × 54), Robusto (5½ × 56) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano?
Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley Nica Puro, Toraño Exodus 1959 Finite and Espinosa Habano. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.