**High Grade** Peterson 9mm Rosslare Spigot X105 Pipe No.253

• Overall Length: 163mm
• Overall Height: 47mm
• Bowl Height: 47mm
• Bowl Diameter: 36mm
• Bore: 20mm
• Weight: 45g
• Filter: 9mm
• Gift Boxed

There’s something satisfyingly honest about a straight Billiard — and when done to this standard, the Peterson Rosslare Spigot X105 9mm becomes less a pipe and more a personal statement. It’s straight-backed, smooth-faced, and just the right side of splendid.

The X105 shape is Peterson’s take on the English straight Billiard, but given their signature Irish sensibility — slightly beefier proportions, a touch more heft in the hand, and a draw that’s as open and steady as the North Sea breeze on Scarborough’s prom. The bowl’s broad enough to handle most cuts with ease, and the overall balance makes for a relaxed smoke, whether sat by the fire or pottering in the shed.

The Rosslare finish is something to behold — a high-grade, smooth-polished briar with a warm, golden tone. No stain too dark, no varnish too heavy — just the grain speaking for itself. And each one’s a little different, of course. That’s the beauty of it — no two exactly alike.

Then comes the crown jewel: the sterling silver spigot mount. Hallmarked in Dublin and fitted by hand, this time-tested design dates back to the 1800s, when travel pipes had to be taken apart and tucked away mid-journey. Unlike a simple army mount, the spigot gives strength and style in equal measure. And let’s be honest — a flash of silver on the stem joint never did any harm.

This one’s fitted for a 9mm filter, which will appeal to those who favour a cooler, smoother smoke, or who like to rotate between aromatics and stronger fare without ghosting the bowl. Whether used with filter or adaptor, the draw remains steady and satisfying.

Finally, there’s that amber-toned acrylic stem — a real treat. It’s warm in appearance, smooth in the mouth, and built to last. A nice nod to the amber stems of old, without the fragility.

All told, the Rosslare Spigot X105 9mm is a pipe for the gentleman who values straight lines, sound craft, and just enough flair to raise an eyebrow. If your tastes run toward quiet confidence, this one will not disappoint.