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South African Wines
The history of South African wines dates back to the mid-1600s. It was then that French Huguenots and Dutch settlers started planting vineyards. Most of these vineyards were located along The Western Cape of South Africa. The grapes and wine produced were supposed to help ward off scurvy affecting sailors as they made their way along the…
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From the Editor’s Desk: Africa Edition 2023
Welcome to the highly anticipated annual African Edition of Feathers & Whiskey magazine! It is with great pleasure that we present this exceptional collection of articles that truly captures the essence of the continent in all its diversity. This year, our African Edition takes on an even more significant meaning as we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the passing of…
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About Us
“Everyone in the South has no time for reading because they are all too busy writing.” ― William Faulkner About Us At Feathers & Whiskey™, we are all about living the Southern Lifestyle, which is reflected in our brand and online magazine that shares the same name. Our roots run deep in the values, culture, and way of life of the Southern United States, but we also have a passion for exploring the world and seeking new adventures. Our magazine covers a wide range of topics, such as the sporting lifestyle, art, history, interior design, travel, literature, food, spirits, and much more. Our Mission Our magazine aims to showcase the…
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Prohibition
In order to talk about whiskey in the United States, you have to talk about the good and bad times. That’s right. Whiskey in America hasn’t always been a Happy Hour. In fact, there was a time when not only whiskey but all alcohol wasn’t even allowed on the menu of your favorite restaurant
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Baobab Lounge: Savannah, Georgia
Traveling to Africa is a dream of mine, but until I can make the trip, there’s a place in Georgia that can scratch that itch for at least a little while. That place is Baobab Lounge. It is tucked away in the JW Marriott, Plant Riverside District in Savannah. Baobab pays homage to the continent of…
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Bourbon America’s Spirit
All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon (more on that below), but one thing is certain, bourbon is America’s spirit, not the ghost kind. The distilled kind. I’d like to talk a little about it and how it has helped shape America. It is difficult to talk about American history without talking about whiskey.…
