Absolutely...in fairness I really didn't know what to expect but it transpired to be a great investment. In comparison, I smoked my Peterson Irish Army smooth 'Brandy' (no P-Lip) last night and I could tell the difference immediately!
look up on Petersons website the proper care for a system pipe. The whole don't leave the stem in when not using does a shocking amount to keep the pipe sweet (clean tasting).