Nat Sherman
VIP Selection
Nat Sherman VIP Selection is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at MATASA Santiago. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 9¼ × 47.
- Maker
- Nat Sherman
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- MATASA Santiago
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 9¼ × 47
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsNat Sherman VIP Selection uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 6.875-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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNat Sherman VIP Selection questions
What does Nat Sherman VIP Selection taste like?
Nat Sherman VIP Selection uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 VIP Selection?
Nat Sherman VIP 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 VIP 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 VIP Selection made?
Nat Sherman VIP Selection is made in Dominican Republic at MATASA Santiago, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nat Sherman VIP Selection use?
Nat Sherman VIP Selection uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 VIP Selection come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: B (6½ × 38), Arbiter (6⅞ × 44), A (9¼ × 47) and Scepter (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nat Sherman VIP Selection?
For a 6.875-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 VIP 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 VIP Selection?
Cigars with a similar build include Quesada España, Davidoff Grand Cru and Macanudo Cafe. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.