Did a little looking around and another pipe forum said that the tankard smokes hot, and disappointing.
it also mentioned a Sav Duca Carlo as a good substitute.

Duca Carlo Pipe Shape 310 KS
Chamber Depth: 1 1/4"
Chamber Diameter: 3/4"
Weight: 1.8 Ounces
Availability: In Stock
Anyone with a Peterson Tankard wanna chime in about how hot it smokes? Anyone with a Duca Carlo?