I don't know about the charcoal or the smoking chunks (never used either), but I do know that Jack Daniels does make cooking more fun! Hence my name....
I love Jack Daniels whiskey, and the wood chips made from used barrels give off a nice sweet smoke. So when I saw they had charcoal and smoking chunks, I gave it a try. Very disappointed. I don't know if I got a bad batch, but it had a funky odor and left a taste on the meat similar to charcoal fluid. Never bought another bag to see if that one was just a fluke.
My local Lowe's carries it. They had a deal for $5/bag when it is reg. $9.00 bag. I picked up 10 bags. It is so much better than the Blue bag of Kingsford.
Our store is advertising R.O. Minit Lite 6.7lb for $4.00. What's really funny is that on the same page right next to the Minit Lite is a 32oz. R.O. Lighter fluid for $2.00. I guess this is just in case the Minit Lite fails to light. I think I'll pass on both but maybe Myron will be interested. :laugh: