An American Story

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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Kingsford® Preserve the Pit

Kingsford remains committed to celebrating Black barbecue culture by launching the second year of Preserve the Pit and doubling the investment in aspiring barbecue professionals.

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American Pride

An American-made company founded over 100 years ago, Kingsford has a lot to be proud of. Our employees have been continuing the family tradition in backyards across the nation.

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Kingsford® Signature Flavors Charcoal Briquets and Flavor Boosters

Bourbon BBQ

Experience top-shelf flavor from your grill. Kingsford® Signature Flavors Bourbon BBQ Charcoal enhances the rich character of oak wood with the flavor of bourbon barrel. This grilling charcoal comes pre-mixed with flavor boosters that steadily release flavor for a sensational grilling experience. Kingsford® Signature Flavors Charcoal is easy to add to any charcoal grill.

Bourbon BBQ pairs well with ribs, beef, chicken, pork, lamb and vegetables.



Ready to cook on in 15 minutes
Long burn time*
*Compared to other charcoal brands.

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Our Reviews


4.9 /5
46 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Good I am very happy with this charcoal flavor boost. They light extremely easily I was pleasantly surprised with this. The taste and smell is great together. It’s not overpowering and give the meat just the right amount of touch. I will be buying again
Date published: 2023-04-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product We absolutely love the Kingsford Signature Flavors Charcoal Briquets and Flavor Boosters flavor Bourbon BBQ. It’s very easy to use. It lights fairly easily. It makes the food taste amazing! It’s not overpowering but it’s enough that you can taste.
Date published: 2023-04-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from BBQ gone right I love the fact that I was able to use this for our bbq. We had a time where it was warm outside, so we were able to grill for at least a day. I definitely plan on using this brand more for the summer when we are out there often.
Date published: 2023-03-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fun in the Summertime! The Kingsford Charcoal Briquets has been a staple in our home for years! The new Bourbon BBQ were a nice addition to the briquet selection. We grilled chicken using them and it smelled and the flavor level was perfect - not too much, not too little. They were the same great quality when lighting and duration of heat.
Date published: 2023-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kingston Bourbon BBQ charcoal! Kingston has always been our go to for charcoal grilling. The new favors they have recently introduced have added enjoyment to grill! The Bourbon BBQ flavor gives a hint of bourbon, without it being too over powering. They burn evenly & the aroma while grilling chicken, steak or veggies is heavenly.
Date published: 2023-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great flavor Finally weather warm enough to grill today and cooked pork steaks . Kingsford Bourbon BBQ charcoal briquettes were easy to light and burned well. The smoke while they were cooking also smelled great. These briquettes added extra flavor to the meat and will be purchasing more when this bag runs out.
Date published: 2023-03-20
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Same great product with a little smell I was very excited to try this, as Kingsford has been my go-to charcoal brand for years. And it works well, just like regular Kingsford. I gave it only 3 stars because the aroma of the bourbon is almost undetectable and I didn't find any difference in either taste or aroma in the finished product.
Date published: 2023-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kingsford excellence Kingsford is synonymous with grilling. Kingsford is the gold standard for charcoal briquets. These Bourbon Barrel and oak wood briquets and flavor boosters are no exception! This is time released deliciousness. The flavor boosters are not overpowering, just the perfect amount of added flavor! They are easy to light and burn well. The aroma coming from the grill is amazing and now I will have a hard time going back to my gas grill!
Date published: 2023-03-12
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