Joeymac, welcome. I see you have high hopes. Have you not Smoked a Brisky before
I suggest Oak , Maple or Pecan. Hickory could have a strong taste and put you guest off, ruining the feast.
I suggest getting a nice Pork Butt and doing that. A brisket is a dificult cut. Lasting way farther in the smoke than you would imagine and if not thouroughly done will be like shoe leather.
You will need a lot of 'Patience ' to pull it off right. Holding a
fairly steady heat and tracking the heat will wear you out and even prompt you to take it to the 'Oven' for a finish. Not a bad way to go if you have an emergency , however a lot of the Love you want , is lost in the belly of a Stove.
I don't know you type of Smoker , but I do know you will need a lot of 'Paticence' in doing this cook.You want a tender Brisky for your guest :
as in thers tow Q-views
the Point absolutely feel off on this one as I removed it from the Smoker.
The Flat was moist and easily sliced as it should . I took mine direct to 200*F without opening my Smoker, just my way.
It was tender , juicy , had a great Smokering and lasted onlt one meal. My Vultures destroy them (sometimes) before it gets to the table. That's why I do several:
One is never enough and leftovers are unheard of, but I love the smiles I get after a good meal.
I'm not saying you can't do it , I am here to suggest you gather your patience , and a lot of it to do this; once you get it to toothpick tender(push in and out like Butter), you've succeeded. Getting there is a PITA.
Make sure you have good Therms. and take it to 200*F for doneness. wrap in double foil layers and rest (wrapped in a towel and placed in a cooler to rest an hour or so ,up to 6hrs.
I don't use the foil as a crutch , but you may choose to try that method (easier to tenderize ) . You will have to pull it at 165*F to foil and replace it back on the Smoker till it gets to 200*F , then rest.
Hope you have a great day and give a salute to our Heros ,both Military and Civil ( Fire .Police,ect.).
have fun and as always . . .