Since 1997, Peterson’s most anticipated annual release has been their Pipe of the Year — a celebration of the Irish marque’s legacy and pipe-making prowess. For 2026, their Pipe of the Year is the 493 Squat Bulldog (aka Cad) inspired by one of Peterson’s oldest and most distinctive shapes. Appearing in Peterson’s catalog as early as 1896, the “Cad” or Bulldog features a broad, low-slung, horizontal bowl, its breadth and stoutness reflecting the marque’s characteristically muscular shaping aesthetic.
Each of these Pipe of the Year pieces is fitted with Peterson’s patented P-Lip mouthpiece and a bright silver accent — honoring the Irish firm’s celebrated engineering and silverwork. Individually serialized and limited to 1,100 pieces globally, this release also celebrates 30 years of Peterson’s Pipe of the Year series.
Available in Cobble, Heritage, Rusticated, Sandblast and Terracotta, (three Rusticated and one of the other four finishes) always with the possibility of one or two special finishes that always creep-up on the Peterson Collector’s Community.
Available starting August 18th at 6:00 PM.
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