Best hardwood lump charcoal for smoking! It is a game changer! If you want one of a kind flavor of your meat that all the neighbors are asking for your secret - here it is. This charcoal is an absolute winner in terms of coal size, density, heat, longevity and lack of foreign objects. It is especially amazing if you are looking for longer cooks of the meat. The flavor of meat after you smoke it with JD is unique.