I have been buying Kingsford original for years and it has always been consistent in quality and performance. They flavor it imparts into grilled foods is uncomparable to other charcoals. I just wish the price wouldn't go up so much in the "off season"--winter.

I think the original is still the best thing kingsford has going right now. Still don't understand how it is they can SHRINK the charcoal, SHRINK the size of the bag, Charge even more for it and expect us to be thrilled about it? The Mesquite and the Hickory are also okay but I would stay away from the one they call "Competition".... NOT GOOD!

I have learned the hard way that Kingsford is the best. While in a hurry last year to get the grill going, I ran into Kroger and grab the first bag of charcoal I could find. I really didn't think there was a difference in buying a no-named brand verses Kinsford. Well as luck would have it the charcoal would not stay lit..after tons of lighter fluid it just wasn't happening. So back to the store ...bought some Kingsford and dinner was on! From now on it's only Kinsford.

We are Looong time users of KIngsford Charcoal. This season we bought a 2x20 lb package as we usually do. We do a lot of dutch oven cooking and the number of coals you use is important. We find the new coals don't last as long, so they are messing up our recipes. We found an older bag in our camper, and compared. The old briquet was at least 1/3 larger than the new ones. We have also found they don't last as long in our kettle cooker. Please go to the old tried and true.back

I always used Kingsford Original Charcoal since I began grilling, going on 40 yrs. now. Never had a problem and if I did it was something I messed up. I have had friends bring over charcoal at different times that wasn't Kingsford, and it was always less than quality results using it. Kingsford is the best.

Been grilling year round in all sorts of weather here in San Antonio Texas - will walk by any other brands at any other price and always grab the Kingsford. I use a chimney to get the coals going and have never once had issues with the burn. I prefer to add hickory,mesquite or whatever flavoring separate from the coal so I prefer the "original". It's a great product, I've been grilling for decades with it!! This is the real deal.I would recommend this to a friend and family members!

I have been using Kingsford for 40 years! So when I ordered my dream cooker there was no doubt what charcoal I would be using! I use your Original, Apple-wood and Hickory, I also use natural hickory, pecan and oak wood for a nice blend. I am and will always use Kingsford, just wish it would burn a little longer like back in the day.

I have cooked indirect- chicken,ribs ,etc using Kingsford briquets for many yrs always with great results until recently when it became obvious that all the "new "briquet products have been redesigned and that they ash up and burn out quickly requiring me to add more briquets to complete my normal cooking cycle. I have now found another brand briquet that performs like the good old Kingsford so I'll go with that until Kingsford (The Netflix of the BBQ world) responds with a useable product.

I have to admit, I have bought discount charcoals in the past. I didn't think there was a difference in quality. I was wrong. The Kingsford lights so much easier, and heats faster with less fluid than cheaper brands. It makes grilling out so much easier and faster! The only brand I will buy now is Kingsford!

I will never use this charcoal ever again it is too thin upon using it I added extra to the grill but as I started cooking that wasn't even enough. I would definitely not recommend this product ever again and I will no longer use Kingsford ever again.