Welcome Fall in West Virginia, the Swilled Dog Way
Fall in West Virginia has a way of making you slow down. The air feels lighter, the colors brighter, and the pace of life just a little more forgiving. It’s the season for quiet evenings, scenic drives, and gathering with friends around a good pour. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of Pendleton County, we know these feelings all too well, and we’d like to share some of our favorite ways to welcome the changing season.
The first cool breeze after a humid summer is your invitation to open the windows and let the season in. There’s something refreshing about fresh mountain air drifting through the house while a cinnamon or apple-scented candle flickers in the background. That shift in the air also signals a change in flavor; the summer citrus and light cocktails give way to pumpkin bread, spiced cider, and hearty soups. In your glass, the same transition happens with the richer, toastier notes of our Double Oaked Bourbon.
Fall in West Virginia is a visual masterpiece, and it’s worth pausing to take it in. Maybe that means a weekend drive through the mountains, or a hike to your favorite overlook. Pack a thermos with a Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon and your favorite mixer or ice, and savor it while camping in the glowing hills of gold and crimson. Not into camping in the mountains? Visit our tasting room and reserve our Harvest Host location as an easier way to enjoy the scenic beauty of West Virginia without carrying everything you need on your back; and that leaves more room for bourbon to take home!
The slower pace of the season creates room for more intentional moments. It could be an evening on the porch with a blanket and your favorite record playing, or a quiet afternoon watching the leaves fall in the backyard. For times like these, a neat pour of Swilled Dog Barrel Strength Bourbon feels just right.
And of course, fall is better when shared. Cooler evenings are perfect for gathering friends around a backyard fire, holding game night, or gearing up in for Mountaineer gamedays. A bottle or two of Let’s Go on the table turns an ordinary get-together into something worth toasting.
Fall only comes once a year; make the most of it. Notice the little things, enjoy them fully, and let a great bourbon be part of your best moments this season.