Backwoods vs Spicewine

CivilWarBBQ · 06-11-2008, 04:09 PM

I'm considering adding a cabinet-style smoker to the arsenal. Anyone care to compare the Spicewine to the Backwoods?

-gf

Smokin Gator · 06-11-2008, 04:42 PM

I've never cooked on a Backwoods, but I do love my Spicewine. It is very well made, holds temps like a champ, is very easy to cook on, and cleans up without much problem. Most importantly, the product it turns out is really top notch.

Best of luck in your search/decision.

BTW... Jimmy Brod (Smokin Cracker here on the board) is the SE distributor. He has some he needs to move and has/had some great pricing on them.

ThomEmery · 06-11-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CivilWarBBQ

I'm considering adding a cabinet-style smoker to the arsenal. Anyone care to compare the Spicewine to the Backwoods?

-gf

Both are fine Smokers
I understandably prefer the Spicebox

Bbq Bubba · 06-11-2008, 08:48 PM

Understandably!!

Slamdunkpro · 06-11-2008, 08:55 PM

What size unit are you considering? BW party vs Small SW? Competitor Vs medium/large SW?

striped pig · 06-11-2008, 09:25 PM

When I was looking the backwoods shelf arrangement did not hold a full sized pan if that matters to you. I've never cooked on a backwoods, but love my Spicewinner in copper blaze!! .........stan

Caseyjoenz · 06-11-2008, 09:59 PM

Love my Spicewine...

KC_Bobby · 06-11-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I've never cooked on a Backwoods, but I do love my Spicewine. It is very well made, holds temps like a champ, is very easy to cook on, and cleans up without much problem. Most importantly, the product it turns out is really top notch.

Best of luck in your search/decision.

BTW... Jimmy Brod (Smokin Cracker here on the board) is the SE distributor. He has some he needs to move and has/had some great pricing on them.

I could say the same, except replace Backwoods with Spicewine and Spicewine with Backwoods.

Smokinit and iwnly (members of this forum) are both Backwoods dealers.

What I'm trying to say is both are great smokers and you will be happy with either. Figure out which one best fits your needs.

Some differences that I can think of:
Backwoods have insulated doors where Spicewines doors are not
Spicewines are made with thicker metal, Backwoods are much lighter
Spicewine smoke come up directly from the smoker
In the Backwoods, the smoke goes to near the top around on 3 sides, then the smoke leaves the smoke chamber near the bottom and up the exhaust

bander7003 · 06-11-2008, 10:21 PM

I'm certainly not an expert and couldn't tell you much of the differences; however, I love my Backwoods Fatboy. It holds temps great and turns out amazing Que. I almost feel guilty using it because it's so easy.

That said, I've never met someone who owned either a Spicewine or a Backwoods that that much negative to say about their smokers. You can't go wrong with either one.

Tubby · 06-11-2008, 10:24 PM

Love my spicewine as well, I have a large spice mounted on a trailer

ThomEmery · 06-11-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

I could say the same, except replace Backwoods with Spicewine and Spicewine with Backwoods.

Smokinit and iwnly (members of this forum) are both Backwoods dealers.

What I'm trying to say is both are great smokers and you will be happy with either. Figure out which one best fits your needs.

Some differences that I can think of:
Backwoods have insulated doors where Spicewines doors are not
Spicewines are made with thicker metal, Backwoods are much lighter
Spicewine smoke come up directly from the smoker
In the Backwoods, the smoke goes to near the top around on 3 sides, then the smoke leaves the smoke chamber near the bottom and up the exhaust

Another difference would be color selection Spicewines are your choice
and options Spicewine has the hand truck option and the Diamond Plate front doors option
The Powder Coat option, The Tie down option and the optimal option
Correct me if I am wrong on this :)

Jaberwabee · 06-11-2008, 11:41 PM

Backwoods are great smokers, but from seeing and using both, Spicewines are built better, but allot heavier. And everyone on this site that has met Jay or Randy knows they are very cool guys and will tell you Spicewine , even though they are Mizzuo Tiger fans.

ZBQ · 06-12-2008, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomEmery

Another difference would be color selection Spicewines are your choice
and options Spicewine has the hand truck option and the Diamond Plate front doors option
The Powder Coat option, The Tie down option and the optimal option
Correct me if I am wrong on this :)

Hey Thom, what is "the optimal option"?

Never heard of it.

Norcoredneck · 06-12-2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomEmery

Both are fine Smokers
I understandably prefer the Spicebox

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Understandably!!

Shameless plug.

Norcoredneck · 06-12-2008, 03:33 AM

Backwoods can be loaded in truck with a couple of strong guys. Spicewine requires a trailer.

06-11-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
CivilWarBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Backwoods vs Spicewine I'm considering adding a cabinet-style smoker to the arsenal. Anyone care to compare the Spicewine to the Backwoods? -gf

06-11-2008, 04:42 PM	#2
Smokin Gator Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-01-06 Location: Fernandina Beach FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've never cooked on a Backwoods, but I do love my Spicewine. It is very well made, holds temps like a champ, is very easy to cook on, and cleans up without much problem. Most importantly, the product it turns out is really top notch. Best of luck in your search/decision. BTW... Jimmy Brod (Smokin Cracker here on the board) is the SE distributor. He has some he needs to move and has/had some great pricing on them. __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Food! It's the second most important thing to a young man, and the most important to an old one.[/FONT][/SIZE] ______________________________________________ -Brent Smokin Gators BBQ Team Medium Amazin' Blue Spicewine - It's a Swamp Thing UDS Large BGE - Adopted Medium BGE - Adopted Weber 22 inch w/mods Weber SJP Stoker Weber Genesis Silver C Gasser Constant wood lurker FBA CBJ

06-11-2008, 08:48 PM	#4
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Understandably!! __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

06-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#5
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What size unit are you considering? BW party vs Small SW? Competitor Vs medium/large SW? __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

06-11-2008, 09:59 PM	#7
Caseyjoenz On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-09-07 Location: Pewaukee, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Love my Spicewine... __________________ The Dude: Yeah, well. The Dude abides. Medium Spicewine 3 WSMs www.smokincaboose.com

06-11-2008, 09:25 PM	#6
striped pig Got Wood. Join Date: 03-27-07 Location: Palmetto, Fla. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I was looking the backwoods shelf arrangement did not hold a full sized pan if that matters to you. I've never cooked on a backwoods, but love my Spicewinner in copper blaze!! .........stan

06-11-2008, 10:21 PM	#9
bander7003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-06-07 Location: Littleton, Colorado Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm certainly not an expert and couldn't tell you much of the differences; however, I love my Backwoods Fatboy. It holds temps great and turns out amazing Que. I almost feel guilty using it because it's so easy. That said, I've never met someone who owned either a Spicewine or a Backwoods that that much negative to say about their smokers. You can't go wrong with either one. __________________ Bo Klose 24x50 BYC Backwoods Fatboy Weber Kettle Rock Chalk Jayhawk Blue Thermapen Weber Gasser (out of gas)

06-11-2008, 10:24 PM	#10
Tubby Found some matches. Join Date: 07-25-06 Location: Columbia Mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Love my spicewine as well, I have a large spice mounted on a trailer

06-11-2008, 11:41 PM	#12
Jaberwabee is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-21-06 Location: Wichita, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Backwoods are great smokers, but from seeing and using both, Spicewines are built better, but allot heavier. And everyone on this site that has met Jay or Randy knows they are very cool guys and will tell you Spicewine , even though they are Mizzuo Tiger fans. __________________ Oct 2011 Update. (it changes) 2 WSM's 1 of each (18.5, 22.5) 2 UDS's Gone, (Brother in Law took them....FARKER) 1 Rib Machine Chargriller Pro Hella Mod (Retired) 2 Bubba Keg (One HOT MOTHER, One LOW N SLOW) 1 22" Performer Yoder YS-640 is the next cooking device.

06-12-2008, 03:33 AM	#15
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Backwoods can be loaded in truck with a couple of strong guys. Spicewine requires a trailer. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

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