New Stonehenge vs Original

fishnbanjo · Jul 1, 2017

Has anyone tried the rerelease of Stonehenge Flake? I have an aged tin of G.L. Pease Stonehenge which is the original but I've never smoked it yet and was wondering if the newly releases is the same or not, thanks in advance.

banjo

JimInks · Jul 1, 2017

I hear it is, but I haven't tried the new stuff. Only had a small amount of the old.

Chasing Embers · Jul 1, 2017

The old was slightly sweeter, but the new is very good. : puffy

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jefff · Jul 1, 2017

Thats a hard comp, the old is...well... old. I have no idea how much it may have changed, but I think we cam assume it has indeed changed.

saltedplug · Jul 1, 2017

Mer. Pease posted on this board last week that it was much the same.

thomasw · Jul 26, 2017

I've had both now. The most significant differences were due to the 2001 version being well aged and the 2017 batch being 'fresher' and lacking the effects of maturing; otherwise I think in a few years, the differences between them will be mute. For myself, I will stash a few tins away for 2020

josephcross · Jul 27, 2017

I think it's fantastic right out of the tin. I stashing some for the future for sure.

mawnansmiff · Aug 3, 2017

My 'fresh' Stonehenge Flake arrived this morning and I was surprised to see it liberally scattered with tiny crystals. A sign of age if I'm not mistaken.
I've not tried it yet (will do later in the evening) but yesterday my Louisiana Flake (said to be the same blend minus the Burley) arrived and I've smoked two bowls of that. Early days I know but at the moment I would rate it 6/10, let's hope the Stonehenge Flake is an improvement. Visually they are quite different with SF looking the more 'natural' product.
I have to ask, what on earth is 'cocoa' doing in a VaPer? :crazy:
Regards,
Jay.

Chasing Embers · Aug 3, 2017

It's more like a dark chocolate undertone, and works well with the blend. Some tobaccos naturally impart a cocoa and coffee note to a blend, or a cigar. Not a bad pairing at all. : puffy

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mawnansmiff · Aug 5, 2017

Duane, yes you are quite correct. Now I have smoked some Stonehenge Flake I would agree it was more of an undertone. However that cannot be said about Louisiana Flake where the cocoa is really quite prominent throughout the smoke.
See my comparison of the two on a separate thread.
Regards,
Jay.

unkleyoda · Aug 5, 2017

Everytime I hear of Stonehenge I can't help but think of this.

Chasing Embers · Aug 5, 2017

Duane, yes you are quite correct. Now I have smoked some Stonehenge Flake I would agree it was more of an undertone. However that cannot be said about Louisiana Flake where the cocoa is really quite prominent throughout the smoke.
See my comparison of the two on a separate thread.
Regards,
Jay.

Got it. Thought you were talking about the cocoa content in SF. Haven't tried LF, may have to order some and give it a go.

JimInks · Aug 5, 2017

Mssr. Fish: I reviewed the new Stonehenge and compared it with the old here: http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/jims-revised-glp-stonehenge-review
As for the Louisiana Flake discussion, it is not the same as Stonehenge. LF has a little more cocoa, and a tad more perique.

mawnansmiff · Aug 6, 2017

"As for the Louisiana Flake discussion, it is not the same as Stonehenge. LF has a little more cocoa, and a tad more perique."
My findings precisely Jim though I thought the Perique was less in LF than in SF.
Regards,
Jay.

mawnansmiff · Aug 6, 2017

"I just finished smoking the Louisiana Flake. While it is similar to Stonehenge, there are enough differences that I would say they are not the same. It has a little more perique. It has less cocoa and more Lakeland...
"LF has a little more cocoa, and a tad more perique."
Now you are confusing me Jim, more cocoa or less cocoa :?
Regards,
Jay.

marc75 · Aug 6, 2017

I've only smoked the new release. It's an excellent smoke. I will be cellaring a few tins for sure. As always another great tobacco by Pease

JimInks · Aug 6, 2017

Jay: My mistake in using the wrong word. MORE cocoa is correct. Thanks for pointing it out.

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