Stonehaven vs University Flake

[brass]

I ordered a tin of University Flake because Eddie Gray and another reviewer compared it to Stonehaven. On opening the tin, the stewed fruits and plum did indeed remind me of Stonehaven, although it was less intense. The Stonehaven tin note alone makes the purchase worthwhile.
I don't consider myself a nic-lightweight but I did feel the ill effects of smoking UF on an empty stomach. I had to put the two-thirds smoked bowl down and eat something. Still, I had to wait about 45 minutes before feeling up to finishing the bowl.
UF is a very satisfying, tasty smoke that combines sweetness with the nutty burley foreground. I don't have any Stonehaven left to compare back-to-back but I will admit that I am satisfied that UF is a good alternative to Stonehaven. It isn't equivalent but they could be called first cousins.
If you like Stonehaven, what other tobaccos do you consider a good alternative?

 

[hawky454]

Hmmmm, I really don't find any similarities between the two. I would say they are are night (Stonehaven) and day (University Flake). However, I do like both but would reach for Stonehaven over UF almost every time.

 

[saltedplug]

University Flake used to be part of my rotation for the first 5 years. As said the tin note is delectable. Need to order some.
I scored a bag of Stonehaven in '13 but still have ~3 oz as I don't smoke it often. I'll be damned before I chase it around the block to keep up a supply, and I will never pay $100.00+ that I see demanded for it. Definitely not worth it, though I grant that it is an awesome tobacco.

 

[andrew]

Nothing like Stonehaven but I find uf to have a good nic wallop

 

[sablebrush52]

A reasonably good alternative is Germain's Rich Dark Flake.

 

[deathmetal]

I love the leaf in UF, but the flavoring I encountered was too fruity for me, so I switched to Captain Black Grape.

 

[perdurabo]

Deathmetal, I didn't think you smoked anything but Mixture 79 in a peace pipe?

 

[mawnansmiff]

Deniz, dare I ask how you know what condoms taste like :roll:
Regards,
Jay.

 

[thomasw]

I love the leaf in UF, but the flavoring I encountered was too fruity for me, so I switched to Captain Black Grape.

Ah, DM, now I understand why you sometimes smoke the living room drapes while listening to Wagner!
OP - UF is not like SH to my palate. But Solani's Silver Flake fits the VA-Kentucky flavour profile albeit without the treacle. RDF by Germain, as Sablebrush wrote, fits the profile, too. YMMV.

 

[brass]

Sablebrush, RDF is indeed a good alternative. Do you know of a shop in the UK that will ship here?
Thanks
Pax

 

[sablebrush52]

Sablebrush, RDF is indeed a good alternative. Do you know of a shop in the UK that will ship here?

Unfortunately, no. That ship has sailed for the time being. Glad I bought when I did.

 

[deathmetal]

Compared to certain aromatics, the drapes are quite good and high in nicotine.