Stain for new cedar siding?

We have put an addition on our Greek Revival house, and decided to go with cedar clapboard for the siding. The siding has arrived - "aye" or better, graded to the rough side, which will face outward. I had been considering the Behr premium semi-transparent stain, in Cape Cod Grey, based on positive reviews in Consumer Rpts... Until I dug deeper into actual user reviews.

Now I am searching for the "right" product. I have found the information here at DeckStainHelp very useful, but note that there are some specific recommendations which vary from what I've read elsewhere with respect to siding.

1) I have read that siding is better if stained on all sides before going up, to minimize cupping from differential moisture penetration front & back. This site suggests decking should be installed, aged x months, then cleaned & conditioned prior to staining. Is there a product that works better for immediate staining of siding before install? I am only really concerned about the rough side, since that will face out. I have used a moisture meter, and the clapboards are in the 8-10% range.

2) hmm, thought I had another example, but can't recall, pre-coffee.

In short, what is your top recommendation for new cedar siding, rough side out, when intending to stain all sides pre-installation?

I am willing to go oil- or water- based, as long as peeling isn't an issue ... It seems to me that with the overlapping siding, I want to just recoat every few years, not try to strip up to/under the overlaps.

We live near Ithaca, NY... Winters can be deep/cold (-15F)/longish, and summer highs up to 100F.

Thanks much,
Matteo