PIPE STORY | in Dublin! Peterson Irish Harp Sandblasted 606 Fishtail
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2023
- Walking the streets of Dublin, Ireland let’s step inside the Peterson of Dublin retail store and see if a pipe talks to us…
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Loved the shots and clip of Dublin's Peterson store. I had the pleasure of visiting Dublin in 1966. I was walking down the road with my suitcase and a street cleaner stopped his work and leaned on his broom when he saw me approaching. As I neared him he looked at my suitcase and said, "Taking your case to a higher court?" It just cracked me up. The highlight of my visit.
That’s a great story! People there are extremely friendly overall still to this day
@@hobbitonpiper Yes, It was that way back then too. Glad you had an enjoyable trip.
What a lovely video, thank you so much. Me and my family are planning a vacation to Ireland for next year and I'll definately put Peterson on my bucket list.
You have to go! Very cool experience :)
Oh my goodness I would be jumping up and down like a kid in a candy shop! What an amazing store and experience, thanks for sharing this.
You are so welcome!
I'm "green" with envy. Visiting Peterson's is on my bucket list for sure. I now smoke Peterson's almost exclusively now.
Great pipes! You’ll enjoy it if you get to go!
Your intro always makes me so happy. Reminds me of LOTR and I know im getting great content!
Yay, thank you! :)
I had the good fortune to visit the Dublin store and with the help of Mr. Fiori, purchased a Peterson B42, which is now my favorite pipe. I would have to agree that the service I received was beyond compare. Thanks again Gianluigi for a great experience and a great pipe!
So awesome! I’m glad you had a great experience as well!
Can't wait to visit Peterson's on my trip to Ireland next week and experience what you did!
You’re going to love it!
Absolutely love this guy
I’ll take all the love I can get haha, thank you! :)
@@hobbitonpiper hey brother! What can we say?! Your personality so welcoming! You are super knowledgeable about all topics you speak about, and I love listening! Seriously, love your content man, and you as a person are awesome! Keep it coming for us my friend, we always want more! Have a wonderful evening 😎
Beautiful pipe with a special memory attached!! Congratulations!!! Visiting Ireland is a bucket list item for me.
It’s a worthy bucket list item. Worth it.
Your welcome here any time bring your favourite pipe and tobacco and come to co. Sligo and we'll have a good owl smoke from an endangered species the Irish pipe smoker.
@@Minime163 That would be wonderful. Hopefully, in the not too distant future we will be able to do so.
Thank you for taking us with you on this incredible experience, Kevin! ☘️
You're very welcome, I'm glad I was able to share this with you all!
I took up smoking pipes about two years ago. I was new to it and had to experiment along the way with different pipes and tobacco. I have wasted my money on many pipes not really satisfied with any of them. About a week ago, I decided to try a Peterson pipe - Peterson Aran X220 Rustic Bent Fishtail Pipe (PE2371). For the first time, after two years. I felt this Peterson pipe was perfect for me. It was oozing with quality, felt comfortable and hung nicely. I was so glad to finally find the right pipe I ordered two more Peterson pipes. One was the same as the one mentioned previously and the other was a Peterson Aran XL90 Rustic Fishtail Pipe (PE2447). I am extremely happy with these three Peterson pipes.
I have had two Savinelli pipes and later tried cheaper pipes from different makers but... Peterson pipes were the one I was most satisfied with.
Thank you for sharing your video experience in Ireland.
I’m so glad you found a pipe factory that suits you! That’s great, they will serve you well for the rest of your days :) Enjoy!
So Glad you enjoyed your trip to Ireland. The people there are some of the warmest, friendliest and most genuine that I have ever met and that goes for North or South of The Border 👍
Yes it was a wonderful, memorable trip for sure!!
WOW !!! Thank You !!!
You’re welcome Tim! :)
That is a BEAUTIFUL pipe!!!
It definitely spoke to me! :)
Hello from Dublin Ireland. I'm very fortunate to live in the home of Petersons and I've bought most of my pipes from the Dublin store. It's a beautiful shop and the selection of pipes is mindblowing. I'm glad you had the experience of buying a pipe from the fantastic staff there. One thing I noticed you didn't mention was the price and very small range of the tobaccos available in Ireland. Unfortunately in Ireland and The UK the price of tobacco is extremely high and the range is extremely low. A 50g tin would cost almost €40. I buy my tobacco from a UK shop in Northern Ireland which is almost €10 cheaper per tin. When I'm in Mainland Europe, Spain for example I can get 5x50g tins for €50. That's almost 5 times cheaper. Smoking a pipe in Ireland is a very expensive habit and only for people who really get the joy of a good pipe at the end of the day. You guys have no idea how lucky you are with the vast range of tobaccos and pipes you have for a reasonable price in the US. Enjoy your Petersons and hopefully you'll get another chance to visit Ireland again sometime soon.
I hope so too, I love your country. Be sure to see my review of Peterson University Flake for more scenes of Ireland! Yes, I was disappointed in the tobacco selections and prices, that is very unfortunate. The pipes were very fairly priced tho and a great selection!
Wow!
Pretty cool! :)
Beautiful Pipe!
I do love it!
I have a Peterson, I love it too!
Great pipes!
Thanks for sharing this!
You’re very welcome, I’m glad I could bring you along with me through this video! :)
@@hobbitonpiper i bet it is beautiful there. I moved to the US from Germany a few years ago but never went to Dublin. A plane ticket would have been 70 bucks to take the trip but I didn’t do it and regret it. I plan to visit Europe again next year and Dublin is on the list. I’m glad you could experience it and hope you enjoyed it.
Wonderful video! Although it was heartbreaking to see a Starbucks down the street from the Peterson shop.
Well, it’s there! :)
Oh man, that was an awesome trip! Thank you for sharing the videos clips, and what a beautiful pipe you brought home!
Good times, glad I could share it with all of you!
That’s the closest thing to Disneyland can be!!! Awesome. I’ve would walk out of there with 10 pipes at least lol
It was hard not to! I probably should have :)
Wow, what a beautiful pipe. Glad you shared the experience.
Me too! I love bringing all of you along when I can :)
How awesome was that. Beautiful pipe thanks for sharing
Very welcome, Chris! :)
A very special pipe story indeed! Thanks for sharing and for all you do. Enjoy the new pipe!
Thank you very much for supporting my efforts! 🙏-Kevin
What a great pipe and a glorious story to go along with it!! Hoping to visit Ireland someday, especially after seeing your trip across the pond :)
Great memories! I hope you get to go someday :)
OMG Im a Dubliner, Peterson's is where I buy my Pipe Tobacco
So cool!! I loved your city and this shop :)
Glad you enjoyed Dublin and peatersons, im very lucky , i live about 10 minutes away from the shop , its where I get my pipes .👍🏻👍🏻
That’s so cool! Beautiful city!
@@hobbitonpiper happy new year 🎉 ✨️
You lucky dog🍀
That shop has some beautiful old world charm.
I wish we had more of that in the States.
Me toooooo!!! It really does, we need more of this, but unfortunately it seems everything and everyone is working against us. I’m so tired of pipe smoking being grouped in with cigarettes, it’s so ignorant to do so
@@hobbitonpiper I could not agree more. 😉
Thank you for this wonderful video ! I went to Dublin with my family on december 2022, for christmas. That was a great time. We visited Trinity College, Guinness Factory and Peterson, of course ! Dublin is a beautiful city and the irish people are really adorable. Happy pipping from France !
I really enjoyed my time in Dublin, and the people there are very friendly!
Really enjoying your channel, thank you for the nice videos and pipe content!
You’re welcome! :)
Definitely a spot I'd have to visit if I'm ever in Ireland 🇮🇪
Definitely!
@@hobbitonpiper is that the University Flake pipe??
@@mmatzick it’s the pipe I smoked in my review of Peterson University Flake, yes
Watching as I enjoy my very first Peterson pipe! Picked up a System Standard 301 and now I’m tempted for a higher marquee!
I’m so glad you got a Peterson pipe! Thank you so much for supporting my efforts 🙏-Kevin
Hey Kevin I love the stem on that pipe. The pipe overall looks really nice. By the way, nice to see my name in green against the backdrop of the green, I believe Cliffs Of Moher🙂
Yes! More of them to show you soon…. :)
Gorgeous pipe.
Thanks Bob, I’m very pleased with it!
Excellent content...Many Thanks...Now have to visit Ireland with a peterson😂
You should! :)
Love the pipe! Looks like you had a great time.
I did! :)
Kevin, another great video. Love the #Erictheblucollarpipesmoker inspired Irish cap! Love the pipe you chose.
I bought that cap while in Ireland on the west coast, it's nice! :)
Very Cool!
It’s a cool place!
Thanx for taking us with you 👍
You’re very welcome, Troy!
Very nice pipe. I'd love to go to Ireland. You got some good video of it.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Looks like an amazing place to visit! Nice choice I’m looking at getting a Peterson soon myself thanks for the peek into your trip.
Lots to choose from! I think you’ll enjoy one :)
How cool is that…. Peterson pipes are all I smoke. To be able to bring one back from their shop ! Fantastic!
Pretty cool experience for sure :)
WOW, Kevin! WOW!!! Thank you, SO MUCH for sharing this with us!!! What a store! And what a GORGEOUS pipe!!!
So glad you enjoyed this, Cliff, that’s a really special place for sure. Happy to have a pipe back at home with me to remember the experience!
Sounds like a great trip, I have to say out of the twenty odd pipes I currently own my peterson Christmas 2019 68 shape is by a mile the most comfortable pipe of the lot perfectly balanced in the hand and mouth. Best wishes from the uk
They do make some great pipes, no doubt :)
I was there last yr in March. Loved it all. Bought two pipes in the Peterson store
Awesome! Which ones did you select?
@@hobbitonpiper
A 106 and a B10. Both dark rusticated with silver ring mount and yellow stems. Twins sorta speak.
Was listening to your interview with Brian Levine last night. Very entertaining as usual.
Ah nice, that interview was a fun day! Brian is awesome, he’s been a great encouragement to me :)
@@hobbitonpiper to us all.
Great video. Lovely to see inside the Peterson shop, can’t beat brick and mortar so much nicer than the internet 😊
Very true. I wish there were more shops like this each year instead of less!
That's cool u had the opportunity to go there and thanks for sharing some of the highlights...fantastic looking pipe as well...u may recognize me from comments on a few of ur other videos as tnhillbilly...i wanted to be able to be more involved with the ytpc so I started a new channel...thank u for putting out another great video as always and I look forward to seeing u smoke ur new pipe!
Ah, very good, thanks for letting me know of your name change!
That sandblast is sick!!! Love Ireland!! So jealous right now
Yes it was a sandblast stunner, grabbed me immediately :)
I have never seen a pipe shop in real life, only pictures and then you have to do your best to pick out a pipe you like and try to imagine the dimensions based on measurements, it was incredible to see the pipes on the wall to just look at, it's so much better than online shopping.
Yes there is something really special about looking at pipes in person, holding them, and listening for one that “speaks to you”
Awesome video! Peterson are my absolute favorite pipes. I only get fishtails because I use rubber bits on the ends. If I don’t, I’ll chew through the pipe, haha! I really hope to get out there to Dublin some day and buy a pipe directly from Peterson as well.
It is an awesome experience! I hope you get to someday :)
I’m so happy you got to go to Ireland! One day I’ll get to own a Peterson and you were the first channel that started me in this hobby.
I’m so pleased to hear that! I hope your pipes bring you many years of relaxation, stress relief, and tasty smokes :)
Congrats on the new pipe! What an honor it must be to get a pipe directly from their shop. That looks like something I would love to do myself definitely. Too cool.
It really was too cool :)
Hello Kevin fantastic trip to Dublin and the Peterson pipe is very beautiful thank to share this trip.😊😊😊
You’re very welcome Jose Luis! :)
Nice pipe. I really like the pot shape, and I really like the stem color on that pipe!
Me too! :)
Would you consider that pipe heavy, or light, somewhere in between ? I am seriously considering that pipe but I am curious about the weight. @@hobbitonpiper
@@user-ic3ow9sx1b not sure the exact weight but whatever it is feels perfect to me. Absolutely clenchable yet with good thick walls
That's what I needed to know. Thanks. and Cheers !!!@@hobbitonpiper
Fantastic video! 😎
So glad you enjoyed! See my pipe blend review of Peterson University Flake for more Ireland footage! :)
I have Peterson Dracula 999 Sandblasted and I love it it is a good smoking experience. I only smoke it during the day light hours though I like how it keeps lit without overheating of course I actually ream it and keep it clean.
Very cool, I love their Dracula series!
@@hobbitonpiper Yeah it's a cool pipe it smokes smooth and the color of the stem along with the swirling makes it a cool design and it's a fishtail design and also has a nickel plated band with the Dracula name engraved in old English and three bats. I keep it clean and ream it every few days to keep it from building up too much carbon cake so it don't get too hot and break.
What a great trip! I was just doing a search for Irish Harp and found this. Don't know how I missed it. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
I’m glad you found it! I was hoping everyone would see this one eventually, special times to share :)
This video is so perfect for me. I’m booked to go to Ireland for 10 days w my wife for our 10 year anniversary in august! Peterson is on my list while in Dublin for sure and I was planning on doing the same, find a pipe that speaks to me and marks the special occasion. Question was there any, for lack of a better term, “Dublin or Ireland exclusive” pipes? Like anything you wouldn’t be able to get in the states? Thanks!
That’s a great question, and one that I didn’t ask. You should ask them that when you are there. To me, each pipe is unique. But I hear you…maybe there’s a specific model or store-only series, I don’t know. There were some Peterson “seconds” there at discounted prices
A pint of Guinness in country is supposed to be the best according to my cousin in England. Tried some we heavy in Scotland and it was good .Looks like a lot of fun. Watch out for the craic dealers ha ha.
Pints of Guinness in Dublin pubs are undoubtedly better, more flavorful, creamy beer heads, just phenomenal. We drank many of them :) They have specialized lines to keep the taps perfect. All other Guinness tastes watered down in comparison now unfortunately :)
What a lovely pipe! I got a smooth 80s, a Rhodesian, from the same range, which I really love to smoke. The silverworks are always outstanding on the Peterson pipes!
Thanks for sharing and many greetings from northern Germany! Christian
So glad to have you here with us from Germany! Yes, I love their silver work!
Hey Kevin, that was so cool. I'm so happy for you that you were able to make it to Ireland.
I’m so glad you liked it! :)
Thank you so much for sharing. A dream trip to Dublin and a wonderful pipe you brought back! Enjoy and take care!
Yes, it’s somewhere I never thought I’d be able to see in person, very grateful for the experience
Kevin!!! Thank you for taking the time grab some footage of your trip! Great pipe choice as well! The Irish Harp is definitely on my 'want' list. God bless you, brother! 🙏
It’s a nice lineup for sure, great to see you here today, blessings to you as well! :)
@@hobbitonpiper - Thank you, brother! It's good to be here! I'll make a video of my Irish Harp once I pull the trigger. Lol
Looks like you had an extremely enjoyable visit and got a really nice pipe. Hope you didn't miss the sign that said "cuban...". Thanks for sharing.
Oh I didn’t miss it, but I was content with my new pipe :)
What an absolutely Awesome experience. The world has so much to see and offer, what a true Blessing to experience that country and the Peterson Pipe shop. Just one question.......How in the world did you only come back with ONE pipe. Thanks so very much for sharing with us, I look forward to seeing more in the future. God Bless
Haha, great question! Self control I suppose. It’s the one that spoke to me the loudest :)
Thought it was funny that there was a Starbucks two doors down. Beautiful pipe congratulations!
Haha, yes, it seems like Starbucks are officially everywhere now! :)
Just cracked open a 1990’s can of Rattray’s and about to try a bowl … saw this and it’s a good morning with coffee so far. Thanks for the video. Very cool. There’s some factory vids out on YT of Peterson. I didn’t know the owners owned the other places you mentioned. That was very interesting. Great video. Thx for making it. 👍 Looks like a lot of fun. Beautiful pipe btw. The grain is great! Love Cumberland stems.. I dropped a Peterson the other day denting it and will be trying to steam that guy later this week. Fingers crossed. Lol. Switch to cobs when smoking late at night and maybe a little sleepy. My wife warns me this and I still forget here and there. Whoops.
Yes, when sleepy, put the more expensive pipes away :)
Thanks for taking us along for the adventure Kevin. I have the model in a 264 but not the coolness of going there to get it. Pipe On
It’s a special experience in person for sure! I’ll never forget it
A beautiful pipe you got there. Very well chosen.
I now wish I had chosen a sandblasted irish harp, but I didn't. I'm still happy with my smooth full bent billiard though. Maybe I'll get a sandblasted one next🤔
Anyways, have a good smoke✌️
It’s a very nice finish! :)
Wow really good information here. So glad I watched this clip!
I’m glad you did too! Happy you enjoyed this :)
I only have Savinelli at the moment but i still use a Peterson pipe and tobacco bag because i love their accessories and colors. I tried to get a peterson recently but didnt find the option combo i wanted at the time. Next pipe for sure.
They make some nice ones!
Awesome, Kevin! Its a dream to go to Ireland and visit the different pubs and of course Peterson. Thank you for sharing. Hope you had a couple pints while over there!
Many :)
Great experience! Great footage! thank you Kevin.
Greetings from Chile.
So glad you enjoyed it! Makes it all worth it :)
Great pipe! I have the same one in a smooth finish. Unfortunately, mine was just purchased on line not during a cool trip to Ireland. 😀 ☘️ 🍺
I’m glad they are all accessible tho!
Kevin, this is so awesome. Even the green bag is cool! And you picked a pipe that has "Irish" right in the name. (or maybe the pipe picked you). Well played, sir.
Yes indeed. It certainly spoke to me that day! Love it!!
Great story Kevin, and what a cool memory of purchasing your Peterson in the actual store in Dublin. I've never been in Ireland but boy that would be cool, my son has and he visited Jameson's distillery and brought back two bottles of Distillery Reserve. He gave me one but on the condition that he and I only partake of it together and with one other very old friend who loves to sample a wee dram as they say. Enjoy your new pipe, it looks great! I now have two Petersons in my collection. Great pipes both of them. BTW the shop brings back memories of when as an undergrad I worked at the Pipe Pub Stores in Houston, TX.
Very cool! And a great story about Jameson, love it :)
Fantastic looking pipe. I’m excited for the upcoming video.
It’ll be beautiful! With a pipe related topic too of course :)
Hi Kevin, I'm making the very same journey in a few months time and it's reassuring to hear how friendly they are....I can't wait to find a pipe that speaks to me too! Many thanks
Let me know what you choose! :)
Beautiful pipe and great video of the trip and experiences. Thank you
You’re welcome! It’s a beautiful country
What a wonderful blessing to be sent to Ireland by your work! That is a beautiful pipe! I love Peterson pipes. Their silver work is fantastic. It is actually pure silver, not sterling, which is an alloy. You have a blessed weekend, my friend. John.
My band does specifically say “sterling silver” as you can see in the high resolution video pics at the end, but either way, it’s super nice! :)
Oh. My mistake. The silver spigots are .999 silver. I just assumed they all were.
I just went on their website and checked one of the ones that I own and it says sterling silver. I think that I got the idea that they were pure silver from the video on how Peterson pipes are made. Because I know I didn’t just dream that up. So maybe they switch to sterling silver a while ago. Anyway, in any case, they are both beautiful pieces. Sterling is harder so it’s less likely to scratch. That’s a bonus.
Smoking my Peterson Pub Pipe as I watched this video. I would like to go to a proper pipe shop like that. Even just to look around to see what catches my eye. Cheers
It’s an experience like no other! Very fun :)
Love it! I visited Ireland in 2006 I think and made a point to visit that same shop, even though I was just an occasional pipe smoker at the time. I bought my one and only Peterson from the shop too. Looking forward to the rest of your video footage.
Cool, it’s a great shop!! :)
Happy Music goes to Dublin, Ireland. I love it. That is a really beautiful pipe. That was certainly a nice pick. I'm sure you had an excellent time. Did they have any blends of tobacco in store that were different from what we have available here?
Not that i noticed. I admittedly didn’t look at the tobaccos for long as they were all wrapped in grotesque images of cigarette smokers with torn up mouths/throats/lungs. It’s so ridiculous and ignorant for pipe smoking to be categorized with cigarette inhalation
@@hobbitonpiper I have to agree with that.
I'm Irish and all my pipes are petersons but I've never set foot in either the petersons or James fox stores in Dublin hope to in the not too distant future🙂
You really need to! Both are a great experience :). Be sure to watch this video from Ireland as well!:
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@@hobbitonpiper thanks for the video great advert for Ireland and our owl petersons pipes unfortunately none of their tobacco's are made here anymore.
I almost got the Irish Harp in the 127 cut but landed on the Aran (same cut) with the nickel band instead.
A great choice!!
wow I imagined that would be a bigger store....looks like a tiny but charming little retail shop.
I always thought the retail store was in the factory where the pipes were made but it does not appear so unless there is a massive back area or upstairs....do you know if the public can visit the actual Peterson manufacturing factory in Ireland?
Different locations. Yes I do believe you can visit the factory, but I’m not sure if appointments are needed.
A paid trip to Dublin !! You lucky guy !! Ya, Ya, I know you were working but ...... DUBLIN !! I didn't notice any pipe tobacco in your footage ... do they sell tobacco in that store ? You can smoke is a pub there ??
They sell tobacco, but each package is completely wrapped in grotesque images of people’s throats/lungs that have been torn up from inhaling cigarette smoke. It’s quite awful and ridiculous for pipe tobacco to be grouped in with the effects of cigarette inhalation. And yes, there are outdoor courtyard areas where you can smoke at many pubs and restaurants there. Quite nice!
Merci !
Thank you so much for your support! 🙏-Kevin
What do you do to get to travel to Ireland for business? Bucket list trip for me as others have said. Nice pipe!
I’m an information systems auditor for a global manufacturing company. We acquired a new Branch there
Very nice! Im sure you don’t really get a say but you should try and encourage your company to see the advantage of acquiring new opportunities near Matamata, New Zealand, (I think that’s the right place) and do. Hobbiton Piper video from The Shire
@@natepetersen499 that would be awesome! Highly unlikely but you never know :)
What was the prices like compared to here in the states? And did they have any different tobacco’s that we can’t get here? Thanks for the video
Availability of product was very much the same. Prices to buy in store appeared to be roughly 15% higher than what you might pay online after shipping for most items, but man that is WELL worth it for the experience you get, and lifelong memories you take with you, supporting the retail store, not to mention the awesomeness of shopping and selecting off the showroom floor in Dublin.
Hey Kevin. I know this is an older video, but we are currently planning a trip to Ireland, and I had question. Towards the end of the video, there's a picture of you smoking your pipe in what looks like a pub. Do they allow that, if so where? I was under the assumption you couldn't smoke in the pubs, and nothing would make me happier than to have a pipe and a pint in an authentic Irish pub.
They do in pubs that have attached outdoor courtyards, yes. Pretty sure I give the name of that pub as a text overlay in the video
And just to clarify, they allow you to smoke in those outdoor courtyard areas only. Still super fun and yes you can drink your pint out there :)
@hobbitonpiper I'll take it! Thanks man.
Not any. I want to get the 2023 St. Patrick Day pipe black sandblast. Can't get it
I hope you find one, good luck in your search!
It is much better Arkansas River Valley in the United States, NOT in "America" alone; America is a continent, NOT a single country what-so-ever.
Thank you.
Ah, it’s still in America tho! All good :)
I just purchased one from Smoking Pipes! I’m looking forward to smoking it!
You’re going to love this pipe…
@@hobbitonpiper I finally tried it out with some Velvet pipe tobacco and love it! It will become a fav pipe. Thanks for your positive review!