The charcoal mellowing process is a key step in making Tennessee Whiskey. We went down to Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg to make some charcoal and do a deep dive into how and why it works. If ...

A traditional charcoal-making process using simple materials and controlled burning to turn wood into usable fuel. Focuses on setup, airflow control, timing, and the satisfying moment the batch is ...

Adam H. Callaghan is a Quality Team Developmental Editor for Food & Wine. A multilingual editor and writer based in New England, he's worked across digital and print for over 10 years covering food ...