Father’s Day Gift Guide

With Father’s Day right around the corner, many people wonder about the best gifts to get dad. Dads, like a fine wine or whiskey, only get better with age. To help you celebrate the amazing fathers in your life, we’ve assembled a list of some excellent spirits and wines that any father would be proud to drink!

Elijah Craig Small Batch
This Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey has a delicate nose and hints of light fruits, vanilla, and fresh mint. It is light to medium amber in color and is best for those looking for a sweeter-tasting bourbon whiskey. It boasts hints of vanilla, oak, and dates with a medium finish. Dad will enjoy the brandied cherry, burnt marshmallow, butterscotch, cinnamon imperial, and dark chocolate fudge notes in this 94 proof bourbon.

Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
For dads that enjoy a full-bodied and rich red wine, the Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a solid choice. This wine is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It bears a dense ruby color and flavors that include licorice, blackcurrant, and graphite with subtle earth nuances.

For collectors, this wine has excellent aging potential and can be cellared for 20-25 years. This 2014 wine is rich in aromatics and energy and will be best enjoyed around age 10. It is a classic in the making with flavors of floral and dark stone fruit and liquefied rock that open up in the glass.

Johnnie Walker Black Label
This classic blended scotch whiskey won’t disappoint, especially for fathers that enjoy a classic scotch whiskey drink. It’s a deep amber spirit that exudes a deep caramel scent and a hint of dried fruit. Fathers love the oaky, smoky, dry flavor, and it mellows nicely with a bit of ice water. Its moderately smoky finish is accented with raisiny and burnt caramel notes.

Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan
The Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan is a firm, medium-to-full-body wine with fine tannins and sweet tobacco, cedar, and dried berry character. Dense and concentrated, this wine has a rich structure with dark tannins and berry fruits that develop well together.

Like a blossoming bouquet, the red cherry and strawberry accents unfold in the glass. The bold tannin combined with the fruit notes gives real density to this wine. With just 2,000 cases in this vintage, it’s sure to make a special gift for dad.

Morgado Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wines on earth, making it an appealing gift option for fathers of all kinds. The Wine Advocate rated the 2016 vintage with a score of 93. This wine has seen a sharp uptick in popularity over the past year and enjoys an above-average popularity ranking compared to other wines from this region.

Paul John Bold
This Indian Whiskey is a fully peated single malt from Paul Distilleries. It has a palate of spicy porridge, dry toast, and lime with hints of honeyed oak and fruity coffee. Its peaty, peppered oak finish is a favorite!

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut
No celebration is complete without Champagne. Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut bubbles with effervescence befitting the occasion, providing an exceptionally well balanced flavor profile. Each sip will spark tastebuds with notes of fresh fruit before melting away to more subtle undertones of vanilla and butter. Like the timelessness of the region from which it hails, this memorable beverage is fitting for a memorable day.

Final Thoughts
Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and dad is sure to enjoy any of the options above. Whether your dad enjoys whiskey or wine, you are sure to find something suitable for his palette and your pocketbook. Nothing says “you’re a great dad” like a deliciously rich, bold drink that he can enjoy in the comfort of his own home.