The UK’s only Sustainable, Responsible Wood Distillery
We are on a mission to capture and utilise every product that is created in the process of Thermal Destructive Distillation of the trees harvested from our woodlands
Founded In 2019
Whittle & Flame wood distillery was founded in 2019. With one goal in mind. To make the best charcoal in the most sustainable way possible.
Distilled Not Burnt
we have designed and built a wood distillery. In an oxygen free environment, wood is heated to cause the thermal destructive distillation. Charcoal is retained in the kiln, while gasses and vapours exit into a cooling tower. The aqueous and oil phases of vapour are condensed and collected, leaving a clean flow of permanent gasses.
Certified Grown In Britain GB
Grown in Britain (GiB) is a not-for-profit organisation championing the use of sustainably sourced, UK-grown timber and forest products.
Through its certification scheme, GiB ensures that timber originates from responsibly managed British woodlands, adhering to the UK Forestry Standard. Being associated with Grown in Britain signifies a commitment to environmental stewardship, supports local economies, and provides consumers with the assurance of product provenance.
This certification not only promotes sustainable forestry practices but also reduces reliance on imports, fostering a more resilient and self-sufficient timber industry in the UK.
Wood Vinegar
One of the products from our wood distillery is Wood Vinegar. This is a powerful regenerative liquid that can be diluted and used in agriculture without any associated pollution.
In nature it is created in wildfires where its role is to cause the regeneration of whole landscapes. The chemical signals it contains trigger responses in seeds, plants and micro organisms in our living soils. If you think this is incredible, imagine what it can do in your garden!
Perfect for house plants, flower beds, vegetable plots, trees and even your lawn.
Help us get back to making charcoal
Following a devastating arson attack in late summer 2024 we have been left with limited production capabilities and no charcoal.
We're on a mission to get back to doing what we love and making the best Charcoal. In the meantime as we head into Summer 2025 we are left with our amazing wood vinegar, bio char, whittle bricks and merchandise.
Show your support for our British Wood Distillery with the purchase of wood vinegar or BioChar and help us get closer to making charcoal again. Your garden or farm will thank us too.