Misc. Estates: Rattray's Angel's Share (109) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

Rattray's "109" design is a moderately sized, thoroughly traditional Billiard that displays an upright bowl with a sturdy heel underneath. It fits in well to the Scottish marque's classic shaping style and is one of several straight Billiards featured on Rattray's shape chart. The "109" is significantly smaller than the massive "147" and a tad larger than the compact "100" Nosewarmer, making it a perfect, middle-of-the-road choice for those who prefer traditional shapes with well-balanced proportions.

Much like Rattray's Devil's Cut series, the Scottish marque's Angel's Share line refers to the portion of whisky unavoidably absorbed by the barrel in which the liquor is aging. However, while the Devil's Cut series consists of a singular, Barrel-shaped Poker design, the Angel's Share line offers a range of classic shapes, like this particular piece. With its vibrant, reddish-orange stain and sunny yellow acrylic stem, it radiates warmth and results in a pipe that's downright heavenly.