Authenticity is the best way to describe an offset smoker. Its as hands on as it gets in the world of smoking. Tending the fire, adjusting the temperature, if you want southern que the offset is for you. Built to last and as basic as it comes these will hold up for years and you will be able to not only make food that is remembered, but the memories built around the cooker will be ones you will always look back on and smile….and maybe drool a bit too!