Kingsford charcoal original and Kingsford lighter fluid are the best there is. I have tried a lot of differant charcoal, they all gave the food a weird taste. I grill out at least 5 days a week. I have made everything beef,lamb, duck, goose, pizza, fish you name it I have grilled it. Even here in central Wisconsin, I grill in all weather, It is the best.

I've been an avid backyard griller, using my Weber 22" kettle for over 10 years. I can say in that time, I've used primarily Kingsford Original. Last season I just finished up the last of the 20# bags purchased a couple years ago (I buy a lot). I could typically use 3 full chimney's worth before I needed to empty the ash collector on my grill. This year I started on the 19.5# Club bags I bought last year. You've changed something. Not only do I only get 2 full chimney's worth of ash before having to empty the ash collector, but it doesn't last as long. I also use the snake method when I slow smoke baby back ribs, and my snake, using exactly the same number of briquettes, doesn't last the full 6 hours anymore. I hope your shareholders are happy because I'm not.

I bought this product a week ago, and have used it to grill fish, steak and squash. Each time it was more difficult to start, but once the fire was started, it created a lot more smoke than previous bags of Kingsford Original. It imparted to the food an unpleasant chemical taste. This charcoal is totally different from the Kingsford Original that was packaged in the bag with the "100th Anniversary" logo. It is the worst Kingsford product I have ever purchased!

I've tried the other brands. I thought I could save a little money. Big mistake. You get what you pay for, and Kingsford is the best. They light the best and burns the longest. No competition. My advice is to stock up on the 40 lb. twin pack when they go on sale for $9.99 at the big box home improvement stores.

I love grilling...my husband bought me a new Kingsford grill with all the Kingsford accessories; charcoal, lighter fluid, etc...Love it. Invited his familyover for dinner and they absolutely enjoyed everything. Love the flavor that the charcoal leaves. Will never be a gas user!

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've been a Kingsford user for nearly 20 years. In the past, my family and I have had good success with The Original charcoal but this years batch has been disappointing for some reason. I use a full Smoke Chimney and spread them out evenly just like every other year. The difference is the charcoal burns out too fast. We get approximately 10-15 minutes of 300 degree temps but it goes down to 190 degrees quickly. I make sure the dampers are adjusted properly. I thought there was a problem with the first bag and went to the store to get another. It happened again. After the cook, the briquettes are still solid but white. They used to crumble to ash. We enjoy using Kingsford but may try another brand.

I've been "real" grilling (with charcoal, not gas) forever. I'm 70 and have gone through many grills but never a change to my charcoal. None are better, none give us the true grill flavor we all want. And long lasting? Heck yes if you know how to conserve the used coals for the next meal treat. Kingsford is the best! The others aren't even close.

We love kingsford, we have tried off brands and they dont compare! the food doesnt taste as good and the charcoal doesnt burn as long as kingsford. no matter what now we opt for kingsford. my husband is the dinner man , all summer hes the one out their grilling ( i cook all winter he gets to cook in the nice weather lol ). i would recommend buying kingsford it u want a product that is reliable and leaves ur food tasting great ( unlike some of those other charcoal brands).

I've used this product for years but recently, they've decided to be like the rest of great companies that went to the wayside and it now sucks...... i bought a bag of coals and had to use almost twice as much as they burned out very quickly. i was cooking chicken and had to add coals too many times, not like before. i want my money back.