Bourbon Barrel Chunks for smokers

[Frozen Toews]

Any of you guys that do a lot of smoking.... I've seen cut up bourbon barrels sold online specifically for smokers. I'm not a smoker, but thinking about gifting these for Christmas.
Seems gimmicky... but i have no experience to base my opinion on.

http://www.charcoalstore.com/products/CharcoalStore-9584/CH-9912.html

Has anyone seen/tried these or anything similar?

thanks

 

[jdwaynes1980]

That's not a bad price, but don't forget that it's going to be another $15 - $20 for the shipping.

I've eaten food that was cooked with chunks from bourbon barrels before and couldn't tell a considerable difference to justify the cost.

I smoke foods all the time, but hardly ever use oak. I prefer hickory, apple, and pecan for just about everything.

 

[rdomfoto]

I've used Jack Daniels "infused" wood before and didn't notice a huge difference.

 

[rdomfoto]

That's not a bad price, but don't forget that it's going to be another $15 - $20 for the shipping.

I've eaten food that was cooked with chunks from bourbon barrels before and couldn't tell a considerable difference to justify the cost.

I smoke foods all the time, but hardly ever use oak. I prefer hickory, apple, and pecan for just about everything.

Have you ever tried grape vine wood for fowl? It's too subtle to use with red meat or pork, but for chicken or white fish it's really nice.

 

[CigarSaint]

I would pass, but that's me!!

 

[Monsterdg]

I've dried the Jack wood chips as well, like the rest, didn't notice a difference. I'll keep the jack in the cook from now now. I also like apple wood for most of my BBQ.

 

[jdwaynes1980]

Have you ever tried grape vine wood for fowl? It's too subtle to use with red meat or pork, but for chicken or white fish it's really nice.

I've used grapevine wood for smoking whole chickens before. Was a very mild, and sweet smoke. We all enjoyed it.