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Nat Sherman

Metropolitan Selection

Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Quesada Cigars. It pairs USA Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 8 × 70.

Maker
Nat Sherman
Wrapper
USA Connecticut Shade
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Quesada Cigars
Strength
mild
Sizes
7 · 4½ × 50 to 8 × 70

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection uses an USA 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

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection questions

What does Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection taste like?

Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection uses an USA 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 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection?

Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection 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 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection made?

Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection is made in Dominican Republic at Quesada Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection use?

Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection uses an USA 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 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Angler (5½ × 43), Union (4½ × 50), University (6 × 50), Metropolitan (7 × 50), Explorer (6½ × 52), Banker (5 × 70) and Tycoon (8 × 70). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection?

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 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection?

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 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection?

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.