Naked Whiz, founded by Doug Hanthorn, is a web site that has done for charcoal what Consumer Reports does for cars. He tests and rates brands and so do his site visitors. Here are a few of his top picks:

  • Nature's Mesquite

  • Ozark Oak

  • Royal Oak (look for North American Hardwood)

  • Weekend Warrior (may also be called Wicked Good)

Log on to www.nakedwhiz.com for more.