BBQ Hall of Fame
2026 WINNER SMELLAQUE
Founded in 2014 when Smella purchased her first smoker, SmellaQue began as a family hobby in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Driven by curiosity and precision, what started as a family passion soon took them across the border to compete throughout the U.S.
“This title means so much to us because it’s a win for the entire international community,” said Janice Smella, pitmaster, SmellaQue. “Coming into the U.S. to compete at any level is an absolute privilege, but to stand on this stage representing international teams everywhere is truly epic.”
2025 WINNER KINGS BBQ
Kings BBQ from Jacksonville, FL were named Grand Champion at the 36th Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tenn, earning $25,000 and the chance to defend its title at next year’s competition.
2024 WINNER SCUFFLETOWN SMOKERS
Scuffletown Smokers from Boonville, Ind., were named Grand Champion at the 35th Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tenn, earning $25,000 and the chance to defend its title at next year’s competition.
“Barbecue is a fierce, competitive sport that requires drive, motivation, and a lot of hard work,”
said Alby Ransom, pitmaster, Scuffletown Smokers. “We’ve won other big contests over the
years, but the one thing missing was The Jack. Being named Grand Champion among some of
the best pitmasters in the world is truly a dream.”
2023 Winner Uncle Pig’s Barbeque Pit
This year's Grand Champion is Heavy Smoke BBQ. Heavy Smoke BBQ Pitmaster Chris Schafer Schafer has been competing since 2011. He partnered in 2017 with Pitmaster Chad Brewer to create Heavy Smoke BBQ. Shout out to the Missouri duo for bringing the heat.
2022 Winner Heavy Smoke
Missouri wins big in 2021. A big congratulations goes out to Gettin' Basted of Branson, MO for bringing us back in style.
2021 Winner Gettin' Basted
Oklahoma wins again at the biggest BBQ competition in Tennessee. A big congratulations goes out to Clark Crew BBQ of Yukon, OK for smoking the competition and bringing us back for seconds.
2019 Winner Clark Crew BBQ
Turns out, 7 isn’t just Jack’s lucky number. After six previous appearances at The Jack, Butcher Barbecue of Chandler, OK claimed the title of Grand Champion at the 30th Annual competition. Congrats!
Since 1866 Jack Daniel’s has been making friends all over the world. We would like to invite you to become a friend of Jack too.