Pipe ~ Peterson Straight Apple Ashford 87 | Blend ~ STG Granger | Pipe & Blend are superb!!

I enjoy all my Peterson pipes, but this pipe is so streamlined with a rich beautiful wood grain matched with a equally nice straight army mounted stem contrasted with a thick silver band & so perfectly balanced, it is an absolute joy to smoke.
As for the STG Granger blend. While waiting for the Mac Baren’s Burley London to arrive, a good friend has send me from the US this lovely Burley blend as a worthy alternative, it might be a "Codger" blend but based on countless satisfied Granger smokers & our ancestry good old fashion taste in tobacco, the Granger is a truly tasty & rich Burley that will surprise you even when compared to premium Burley based blends.

Pipe description:
Peterson are well known for taking inspiration from their Irish home. From places and landscapes, colours, weather and history. The Ashford range, first introduced in 2013, takes its name from Ashford castle which is a 13th century castle near the coast of Galway. In a similar finish to the Harp collection the Ashford have been finished in a deep chocolate stain which makes for a beautifully dark and refined looking pipe which is topped off with a Sterling Silver band and army mounted dark cumberland stem which frankly looks stunning.
The Peterson Ashford 87 is a straight briar with a mid-sized, apple shaped bowl. It has a thick wall, with a fairly deep bowl and average bore. The Apple shape is one of the most popular bowl shapes as the shape is more comfortable in the hand. The deep bowl makes for a versatile pipe as the fill can be varied for a short satisfying smoke or a long intense fireside session.
Dimensions:
Overall Length:128mm
Overall Height: 80mm
Bowl Height: 40mm
Bowl Diameter: 42mm
Bore: 19mm
Weight: 47g
Stem: Army Mounted
Filter: None
Sterling Silver band

Blend info:
Granger Pipe Tobacco is a classic American burley based blend with a slight top flavor. This rough cut classic lights and burns easily, delivering a smooth, crisp, mild, medium bodied smoke and a pleasant, fragrant room note.
Notes: Formerly made by Pinkerton.