Traeger PEL408 Oak and Whiskey Blend Wood Pellets 18 lb
- Item Weight: 18 pounds
- Material Type: Oak Wood
- Unit Count: 1
- Flavor: Oak & Whiskey 18lb
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ASIN: B0DX8HWKWHCategory: Grilling Pellets
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Overview
Oak hardwood pellets finished with staves from used whiskey barrels, sold in an 18 pound bag for Traeger and other pellet grills, built for a sweeter smoke profile than a plain oak or hickory blend.
Rather than a blended, do everything pellet, this pairs one wood, oak, with real used whiskey barrel staves for a sweeter, more distinctive smoke. The brand's own product listing narrows its best pairing to pork and chicken rather than claiming it suits every dish equally. It reads as a flavor variant to add to a rotation once a household already likes smoked food, more than a first bag to try.
- Oak hardwood combined with used whiskey barrel staves
- 18 lb bag, made in the USA
- Brand pairing note: best with pork and chicken
- All natural blend with no added fillers
Who it's for
Traeger or pellet grill owners who already smoke regularly and want a sweeter, whiskey barrel edged alternative to a standard blend, especially for pork.
Pros and cons
- Adds a sweeter flavor than plain oak
- Handled two large pork butt cooks well
- Brand's own pairing note limits it to pork and chicken
- Little reviewer feedback yet compared to standard blends
Performance notes
One buyer ran two large pork butts through it back to back without trouble, and another said it fed through their Traeger's auger with no issues while they were still new to smoking.
Specifications
| Brand | Traeger |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 18 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Oak Wood |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Flavor | Oak & Whiskey 18lb |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Type Name | Wood Pellet |
| Scent Name | Oak & Whiskey |
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Oak & Whiskey Blend different from Traeger's Signature Blend?
It replaces the hickory, maple, and cherry mix with oak hardwood combined with staves from used whiskey barrels, for a sweeter, more distinct smoke.
What foods does Oak & Whiskey Blend pair best with?
The brand's own pairing note lists pork and chicken as the best match.
Is this a good first bag of pellets for a new Traeger owner?
One reviewer called it a good starting blend for someone new to smoking, saying it fed well through their Traeger.