***DISCONTINUED*** Charles Rattrays Monarch Terracotta 4 Yellow Briar Pipe

• Overall Length: 152mm
• Overall Height: 49mm
• Bowl Height: 45mm
• Bowl Diameter: 46mm
• Bore: 20mm
• Weight: 68g
• Filter: 9mm
• Cloth pipe bag included

The Charles Rattray’s Monarch Terracotta 4 Yellow offers a cheerful take on a traditional form — the Brandy. With its gently rounded base and full, flared bowl, the Brandy is a cousin to the Billiard, but with a touch more presence in the hand and a softer silhouette. It’s a shape I’ve long admired for its comfort and its ability to cradle a slower, contemplative smoke.

This example from Rattray’s features a Terracotta smooth finish, warm and cinnamon-toned, with a subtle gloss that brings out the natural grain of the briar. The real eye-catcher, of course, is the yellow acrylic stem — bright as a spring daffodil and every bit as cheerful. It’s not every day you find a pipe that combines heritage and playfulness so agreeably.

The nickel mount offers a neat and functional transition while lending a touch of formality to the stem. Drilled for a 9mm filter, it’s ready to offer a cool, dry smoke, or take a converter or balsa insert depending on your preference. The broad chamber is forgiving — ideal for Virginias or lighter aromatics, especially in the warmer months.

Rattray’s, while originally of Perth, now relies on German engineering — and it shows. Each pipe is finished with care, drilled with precision, and built to last. The Monarch range in particular seems to balance dependable build quality with a touch of flair, making it ideal for the seasoned smoker looking to brighten up the rotation.

If you fancy a pipe with a bit of personality that doesn’t skimp on fundamentals, the Monarch 4 Yellow might just be your match.