The two things could be linked—drawing hard on the pipe because of the restricted draw might be causing the tobacco to burn hot. If you open up the airway and the draw is more open, you might solve both problems at once.Unfortunately, the restricted draw is the least of my concern. The briar gets extremely hot very quickly.
I'm visualizing a lavender scented bubble bath, lukewarm, with granny panties and a spot of tea nearby to help enhance the Lakeland essence of the past.Bowl of Bosun's Plug in an ancient meerschaum - no pictures, you will have to visualize!!