I am the master pit bbq I know when people bbq an do not use Kingsford charcoal the food has a odor taste I can tell by the way of the smoke smells I buy it in the double pack so I don't run out..awww the food taste so much better!!
Works better than any other brand of briquet. Less smoke, less soot, burns even and with a consistent heat. My summerlong go-to charcoal. However if I want something a little hotter the Kingsford Competition is really nice but it does not have the same staying power that the Original does.
Every time I pick up a different brand on sale to save a few bucks I regret it. Too much filler and dust and soot. I use a chimney starter so I can get a feel for each batch of coals as they are heating and hands down Kingsford are the best, Original and Competition are where its at.
Kingsford is the only charcoal brand that my family uses. I have seen this red, white, and blue bag all my life. My grandmother, grandfather, mother, father, uncle, cousins, me, etc. only buy the best -- and Kingsford is the best!