After burning mostly Turmans and Barefoots (2 tons of each) in my short pellet heating career, I didnt think I could be impressed by much in terms of great pellets. I picked up a ton of Vermonts earlier in the week after a 6 bag test burn showed some promise. I gotta say, Im very very impressed with this pellet, very clean and very hot! My search for pellet perfection may be over.