I did read something about Greg Pease saying the initial production would likely not run out any time soon, so apparently it was a pretty substantial run.
GLP Stonehenge Flake is coming back
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I guess when you're Greg Pease you don't need to play the limit supply to increase hype game. I like it.
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It's refreshing that for a tobacco that's so hyped and anticipated, there's actually decent supply for its release. Until recently, it was really just Penzance and Stonehaven that were crazy and you had to jump on them quick. Then pretty much all of the other Esoterica tobaccos went that way, Kingfisher and Pelican have gone that way, many of the Germaine blends have gone that way, many popular blends have gone that way in the wake of the post-FDA regulation buying frenzy, and C&D seems to have specifically designed their launches in the past couple of years to generate the same type of frenzy (I'm looking at you "Small Batch" releases!). It's created an overall atmosphere of constantly refreshing computer screens and trying to time a release, akin to concert tickets. Getting too crazy, so I hope thing slow a bit and calm down. The launch of Stonehenge is a welcome step back in the right direction.
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Knowing C&D, if I wait a bit they'll probably be selling 8oz tins once the initial fervor dies down. That was also a factor in my reasoning.I applied the same logic...didnt want to end up with too much in case it was underwhelming. So, umm, I only bought 12.
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I think that the folks at GH&C probably had a large part in the reason why this was such a smooth rollout.
I ordered four tins about 20 minutes ago.
It moved up to #73 on the sales rankings. Here's looking forward to actually getting my order 
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From the Social Media guy of Smoking Pipes on Reddit when asked if there was Lakeland essence: "I mean, it's not like Grasmere. But it does have a GH&Co topping, so to a lesser degree, yes."
I should have bought more!
I should have bought more!
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There was also this from the same guy...
From our COO Ted:
"Guys, I feel compelled to clarify here. Yes, the aim is regular production, but that doesn't mean it'll be in stock all the time. Think about the regular availability of anything from G&H. I don't want to feed the panic, but once LDG (our distributor) is out of stock on the stuff, I can barely begin to speculate when we can expect another round from Kendal. I just want everybody to have the same expectations vis-á-vis what this is going to look like availability-wise going forward."
My summary:
So basically, this is doing way better than we expected. We still have plenty for right now BUT there is a possibility we run out sooner than we expected. And while we do want to make it a permanent fixture, it's gonna take time to get it in from GH&Co. This isn't to say "PANIC! WE'RE RUNNING OUT! BUY BUY BUY!", but I just want to reset expectations as we reset our own. It could end up that we've overthought it and that the majority of people have gotten what they want. It could also be that we're out by next week. It's anyone's guess right now. Either way we WILL be getting more, it might just be a while.
Sorry if this is wordy, it's just my personal policy, and one shared by the company, that scaremongering to sell product is in no-one's best interest.
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FYI there's still 1600+ tins left in stock. So, I think the frenzy ended already.
From our COO Ted:
"Guys, I feel compelled to clarify here. Yes, the aim is regular production, but that doesn't mean it'll be in stock all the time. Think about the regular availability of anything from G&H. I don't want to feed the panic, but once LDG (our distributor) is out of stock on the stuff, I can barely begin to speculate when we can expect another round from Kendal. I just want everybody to have the same expectations vis-á-vis what this is going to look like availability-wise going forward."
My summary:
So basically, this is doing way better than we expected. We still have plenty for right now BUT there is a possibility we run out sooner than we expected. And while we do want to make it a permanent fixture, it's gonna take time to get it in from GH&Co. This isn't to say "PANIC! WE'RE RUNNING OUT! BUY BUY BUY!", but I just want to reset expectations as we reset our own. It could end up that we've overthought it and that the majority of people have gotten what they want. It could also be that we're out by next week. It's anyone's guess right now. Either way we WILL be getting more, it might just be a while.
Sorry if this is wordy, it's just my personal policy, and one shared by the company, that scaremongering to sell product is in no-one's best interest.
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FYI there's still 1600+ tins left in stock. So, I think the frenzy ended already.
So you mean I should buy more?
Down to 1568 in stock. It might sell out by the end of weekend. Wish I could smoke a bowl. Might buy another 10 if I liked it.
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It looks like it survived the first wave of orders. They had 3000 tins and there's 1568 still in stock.
I couldn't agree more.
My stuff shipped already. Very quick shipping
Mine has shipped as well.
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Logged in just got this info. Thanks buddy.From the Social Media guy of Smoking Pipes on Reddit when asked if there was Lakeland essence: "I mean, it's not like Grasmere. But it does have a GH&Co topping, so to a lesser degree, yes."
I should have bought more!
So has anyone here had any of the previous release of Stonehenge? How was your experience as compared to those listed on Tobacco Reviews? Are you gonna let it age first or pop a tin as soon as it arrives?
Looks like I will get the chance to smoke a few bowls and see if I like it enough to cellar the even more. Woot!
It moved up to #73 on the sales rankings. Here's looking forward to actually getting my order
NOW #1!!!
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