Burren (B10) Fishtail Tobacco Pipe

Like all of Peterson's "B" family shapes, which merge elements of several designs to create attractive and unique hybrids, the Irish marque's "B10" occupies a pretty eccentric spot — not exactly a classic shape, but featuring classical components to its overall design. If you look hard enough, you can find hints of the bent Dublin, Calabash, and Rhodesian shapes alike, yet the overall design still comes off cohesive and well-knit.

Named for an expansive region of limestone located on Ireland's west coast, the Burren series from Peterson pairs a natural finish and crisp sandblast to a nickel mount and caramel-swirled acrylic stem. The pale, russet-tinged color palette resembles the line's namesake, and the Burren is the only Peterson series to feature virgin briar — intended to develop a warm patina with prolonged use. The military mount allows the pipe to be disassembled even while hot, and the bright nickel will contrast all the more handsomely as this piece darkens over time.