I'll share a little wisdom, gained by me, with you when it comes to briskets. "It is what it is", this is probably the best way to describe a packer brisket and how each one acts or reacts.
I like them choice briskets, myself, if they are truely choice. I like to split and render the point futher,215*. I just got to try some of Smokins' burnt ends.
Experience will work well on the road to becoming a brisket cook and good notes.