Oak (especially American white oak) is far and away the most common type of wood used for making whiskey. However, it is not the only type used.

Post oak’s popularity has put it in high demand, but some wood suppliers may try to pass off white oak, live oak, and even red oak as post oak. Here’s how to tell the difference.

While these may not be the most smoke-forward pellets I tested, I can’t argue with the performance for the price. Wood Type Oak | Bag Size: 20 pounds | Burn Rate: 0.69 pounds per hour ...

"We use predominantly Oak, with a little Hickory mixed in. But it’s about 98% Oak. What you'll find is that most people use wood that is native to their area.