Fall 2025

To Southern Autumn, With Whiskey!

Fall has a way of wrapping itself around you like an old quilt. The mornings turn crisp, the air carries the scent of woodsmoke, and the golden light makes even the simplest moments feel sacred. In the South, autumn is more than a season—it’s a way of life. We’re chasing deer through hardwood bottoms, pulling on sweaters for Friday night lights, picking apples, and gathering around tables heavy with comfort food and laughter.

This issue is our tribute to that feeling—to the rhythm of life when the heat of summer fades and the land exhales. Inside, you’ll find stories that celebrate tradition and craft: the harvests that feed us, the hunts that bond us, and the gatherings that remind us of what truly matters. From field to kitchen, from porch to campfire, we honor the season’s bounty and the people who make it meaningful.

So pour yourself a glass of bourbon, step out onto the porch, and take in the beauty of a Southern autumn. May these pages remind you that the best stories aren’t just told—they’re lived, one golden evening at a time.

Welcome to Feathers & Whiskey.

Wildly Refined

Michael Maynor 

Editor-in-Chief