Trying to figure out best product to use to finish cherry cabinets.

Cherry can be a challenge to stain in part because different parts of the wood uptake stain in different amounts. This link might provide some advice on options:

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/tips-for-finishing-cherry

Color/tint is personal preference. I don't like using the stains from big box stores. Much prefer the stains from specialist providers like Woodcraft, Sherwin Williams, etc., that are dealing with professional market, as much for the professional advice as for the products.

Your ''custom'' cabinetmaker should be providing you with finished samples from which to make your selection. You shouldn't be out doing his legwork. He should be finishing them in his shop, in a clean room, to match the samples you were shown.