Are all oaks similar in smoke flavor?

[okie sawbones]

Kiawe rules! ;-)

 

[Wine Country John]

Can you tell the difference in smoke flavor and flavor of the meat between post oak vs red oak for beef?

Red Oak has an extremely distinct flavor. We will roast tri-tip, cook our beans, bake off cornbread all over red oak and that flavor is pronounced. Much more impact than post oak. It's as distinct as mesquite.

 

[Chasdev]

I've cooked briskets with several types of oak and while all oak smoke is sublime, post oak is sweeter and imparts a better flavor profile.