Burger King BBQ Brisket Whopper Review | Coalition Eats

Today, we review Burger King BBQ Brisket Whopper. This is a limited edition variant of Burger King’s signature sandwich, the Whopper. The Whopper’s origins date back to 1957 when Burger King’s co-founder, James McLamore, took note of a rival restaurant in Gainesville, Florida, that was thriving with its large burgers. To compete in the market, he created his own oversized burger and named it the “Whopper.” Later, in 1973, a smaller version was introduced, known as the Whopper Jr.

The BBQ Brisket Whopper is the newest addition in a series of Whopper variants. Most of these variations maintain the signature large-sized hamburger format, with the notable exceptions being the plant-based Impossible Whopper and the Chicken Whopper. Each variant typically features unique condiments that are not available on the standard Whopper. The standout element of the BBQ Brisket Whopper is, of course, the BBQ beef brisket topping. This item was introduced in July and is offered as a “limited-time” special.

The Construction

The following are the options that were ordered with the BBQ Brisket Whopper. While mayonnaise is a default option for the BBQ Brisket Whopper. I did not include it for the sandwiches ordered.

Flame Broiled (1/4 lb pre-cooked, Default)
Melted American Cheese (Default)
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket (Default)
Tomato (Default)
Crunchy Pickles(Default)
Crispy Onions (Default)
Golden BBQ Sauce (Default)
Toasted Sesame Seed Bun (Default)
Size: Single
Length: 4 1/4 inches (Diameter)
Weight: 11 ounces
Sandwiches Eaten: 2
Location: Mint Hill, NC
Price: $7.99

The Experience

For this assessment, the scoring for a hamburger offering closely resembles the approach we used for the McDonald’s BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese. The key difference is that the cheese has been included in the condiment score, in line with the scoring adjustments we’ve made regarding cheese. Additionally, the BBQ Beef Brisket was evaluated as a condiment.

Burger: 4 points
Bun: 2 points
Condiments: 2 points
Intangibles: 2 points

Burger

I have been a fan of Burger King’s flame-broiled hamburger for as long as I can remember. I particularly enjoy the charbroiled flavor that the meat provides. The grill marks on the burger add to its appeal. While I’m not claiming it’s the best burger in terms of quality, it certainly performs well for me. The flame-broiled hamburger never disappoints in flavor.

Score: 2.25 out of 4.00 points

Bun

When it comes to fast food buns, many do not satisfy me. Burger King still has one of the better ones. This one is a toasted sesame bun. It has a decent outer crust and is pillowy on the inside. The toasting is a nice addition to this. Like many fast food buns, it still has a bit of an industrial taste, but not as bad as others—a nice bun for fast food, but average overall.

Score: 1.00 points out of 2.00 points

Condiments

As we do with sandwiches with multiple condiments, let’s break them down one by one.

BBQ Beef Brisket: This is probably the most important one. This is a chopped brisket. While not terrible, if you are a fan of BBQ Brisket, this is going to fall short.

Crispy Onions: I was excited about this, but they got pretty soggy quickly on both of my BBQ Brisket Whoppers, so they didn’t deliver.
American Cheese: This had a smooth and slightly sweet quality to it. I’m not the biggest fan of cheese on my burgers, but this one is fine. I’d categorize it as average.

Tomato: While it was ripe, it was a bit mushy on each of the BBQ Brisket Beef Whoppers I had.
Crunchy Pickles: These were excellent. They live up to their advertisement as one of the best condiments.
Golden BBQ Sauce: I tasted it, but there wasn’t a lot. It was slightly on the sweet side.

Overall, the condiments as a whole fell short for me.

Score: 0.75 points out of 2.00 points

Intangibles

One important aspect I always consider is whether the overall experience surpasses the individual components. This is not the case with the BBQ Brisket Whopper. You have a good hamburger and a decent bun, but the condiments don’t do anything to elevate it. It. In fact, I think it takes away from the experience. The Brisket overpowers things a bit, and since it’s not a great BBQ Brisket, it doesn’t help here.

The sandwich was slightly messy but manageable, with generous portions. A BBQ Brisket Whopper is satisfying enough to fill you up.

Score: 0.50 points out of 2.00 points

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

My experience with chili dogs and chili burgers has been that if you don’t have a great chili, you simply are not going to create an elevated experience. Many chain restaurants that offer chili dogs and chili burgers do not have good regular chili offerings. The same analogy applies to the BBQ Brisket Whopper. If Burger King already had a good BBQ brisket offering, the score might be very different here. The fact that they didn’t meet expectations, especially with their BBQ brisket, left a lot to be desired in my overall experience. My advice to Burger King is to avoid overcomplicating their menu with limited offerings. Sticking to the original Whopper is the best approach.