Lynchburg Barbecued Rabbit with Raisin-Whiskey Sauce

Barbecue festivals and competitions are held in virtually every Southern state, but I’ve yet to attend one that has the seriousness of purpose or the prestige of the Jack Daniel’s Invitational, sponsored by the famous distillery every October in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Here, maybe fifty pitmasters from all over compete for recognition and sizeable cash prizes, and while most demonstrate their expertise with whole hogs, pork shoulders, and spareribs, a few are not averse to throwing a few chic