Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years

Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years

Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years is a limited production anniversary toro that honors three decades of one of the most trusted cigar brands in the American market. Rolled in the Dominican Republic by the Quesada family and wrapped in an Ecuadorian Habano leaf over Dominican and Nicaraguan internals, this 6 x 50 release was designed to reflect the Metropolitan’s established character while adding the richness and depth that a milestone like this demands.

• Single vitola release in 6 x 50 toro format, a classic ring gauge and length for showcasing blend complexity without overwhelming the palate.
• Ecuadorian Habano wrapper provides warmth, spice, and a fuller body than the traditional Metropolitan Connecticut or Maduro expressions.
• Dominican binder and a filler core of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos, blending the old world Dominican smoothness that Metropolitan is known for with modern Nicaraguan depth.
• Produced at the Quesada factory in the Dominican Republic, the same family operation that has rolled Metropolitan cigars since the brand’s original launch in the mid 1990s.
• Limited to 2,500 ten count boxes, making it one of the more restricted releases in the Metropolitan portfolio’s history.
• Designed by Michael Herklots and the Ferio Tego team to carry a complex, flavorful profile with round, rich body and balanced nuance that respects the Metropolitan legacy while meeting today’s palates.

Brand heritage

The Metropolitan story began in 1995 and 1996 when the original Connecticut and Maduro blends launched under the Nat Sherman name, produced in the Dominican Republic by the Quesada family. For many American cigar smokers, a Metropolitan was a first cigar, a regular rotation cigar, or a cigar they reached for when the occasion called for something trusted and familiar. That consistency carried the brand through decades of industry changes without any fundamental alteration to the core recipes or production approach.

When Michael Herklots and Aaron Loomis founded Ferio Tego in 2020, the Metropolitan portfolio came with them. The brand expanded over the years with the Metropolitan Habano in 2016 and the incorporation of the Host blends under the Metropolitan Selection umbrella in 2018, but the philosophy stayed the same. Each blend in the Metropolitan family continues to be produced at the factory where it was originally developed, preserving the flavor profiles and production standards that earned the brand its loyal following.

Blend and construction

Metropolitan 30 Years puts an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican binder and a filler recipe that draws from both the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. The Ecuadorian Habano is a deliberate choice for a celebration release, bringing a warmth and spice character that differentiates this cigar from the milder Connecticut and darker Maduro expressions in the core Metropolitan lineup. The Dominican filler provides the smooth, creamy, bready base that Metropolitan smokers recognize, while the Nicaraguan component adds structure, soil driven depth, and a touch of darker earth that gives the blend its anniversary level complexity.

The Quesada family’s involvement in production connects Metropolitan 30 Years directly to the same hands and factory floors that shaped the original blends three decades ago. That continuity matters because Metropolitan has always been a consistency story, a brand where you know what you are getting, tin after tin, box after box. For this release, Herklots described the approach as “remastering” the Metropolitan character. The core flavors stay consistent, but the body has been deepened and enriched to meet palates where they are today, much like revisiting a classic recording with better equipment and a wider dynamic range.

At 6 x 50, the toro gives the blend enough room to develop through distinct phases without requiring a two hour commitment. The ring gauge is wide enough to let the wrapper, binder, and filler each contribute to the overall impression, while the six inch length provides a comfortable smoking window for an evening session or a post dinner celebration. Production is capped at 2,500 ten count boxes, which places Metropolitan 30 Years firmly in limited territory and makes it a meaningful addition to any collection or retailer shelf.

Who this cigar is for

Metropolitan 30 Years speaks to two audiences at once. For longtime Metropolitan loyalists who have been smoking the Connecticut, Maduro, Habano, or Host blends for years, this anniversary toro is a chance to experience the brand’s DNA through a richer, more complex lens. For newer smokers exploring Ferio Tego’s portfolio, it offers an entry point into the Metropolitan legacy with a blend that carries enough depth and body to feel special without crossing into aggressive or heavy handed territory. Collectors and enthusiasts who value limited production runs with genuine heritage backing will find the 2,500 box production cap and the Quesada family provenance particularly compelling.

Summary

• Box Count: 10
• Region: Dominican Republic
• Strength: Medium
• Binder: Dominican
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
• Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan

What is Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years?

It is a limited production 6 x 50 toro celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Metropolitan brand, rolled by the Quesada family in the Dominican Republic with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Dominican binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.

How many boxes of Metropolitan 30 Years were produced?

Production is limited to 2,500 ten count boxes, making this a restricted release that will be available only while supplies last at authorized Ferio Tego retailers.

Who makes Metropolitan 30 Years?

The Quesada family produces it in the Dominican Republic, the same factory that has rolled Metropolitan cigars since the brand launched in the mid 1990s under the Nat Sherman name.

How does Metropolitan 30 Years differ from the regular Metropolitan lineup?

It uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and a multi origin filler designed for a richer, more complex experience than the traditional Connecticut, Maduro, or Habano expressions, while still reflecting the Metropolitan’s hallmark balance.

What strength level is Metropolitan 30 Years?

The blend is positioned around medium strength with a round, rich body and balanced nuance, making it approachable for regular Metropolitan fans while offering enough depth for experienced palates.

What is the history of the Metropolitan brand?

Metropolitan launched in 1995 to 1996 with Connecticut and Maduro blends under Nat Sherman, expanded with Habano in 2016 and Host blends in 2018, and transitioned to Ferio Tego when Michael Herklots and Aaron Loomis founded the company in 2020.

Is Metropolitan 30 Years suitable for newer cigar smokers?

Its medium strength, balanced profile, and the Metropolitan tradition of accessibility make it a comfortable choice for newer smokers who want to experience a limited anniversary release without heavy nicotine or aggressive flavors.

What occasion best fits Metropolitan 30 Years?

The anniversary packaging, limited production, and enriched blend make it a natural choice for celebrations, milestones, or any evening where you want to mark the moment with a cigar that carries genuine heritage and thoughtful craftsmanship.