Peterson: Donegal Rocky (B11) Fishtail Tobacco Pipe

Though a part of Peterson's standard shape chart, the Irish marque's "B" designs fall a bit outside of convention, each piece being more eccentric compared to traditional pipe chart standards and often combining elements of various other classic shapes. In the case of the "B11," the Irish marque presents a flat-bottomed Brandy on the end of a sinuous, well-balanced S-curve. The strongly tapered bowl showcases Peterson's voluptuous shaping style and also ensures an easy, ergonomic feel in hand.

Named after County Donegal in northwest Ireland, Peterson's Donegal Rocky series offers one of the Irish firm's most distinctive and immediately recognizable finishes. Much like the mountainous region it's inspired by, the rustication style of the Donegal Rocky line is incredibly craggy and provides plenty of stimulating texture, transforming any pipe that wears it into a rugged workhorse smoker. Peterson's first rusticated finish, the Donegal Rocky dates back to 1945, and is presented here with a bright nickel band offering a touch of refinement against the dark, red-tinged stain of the stummel.