Father’s Day weekend should be a time where dads get to do pretty much whatever they want, including raking in the gifts from their loved ones. We’re doing things a bit differently in this edition of Spirit. Ed’s Father’s Day roundups by highlighting bottles we think will make a great gift for Dad.
Usually for Father’s Day, I like to feature an array of cocktails and such. However, with so many options out here, I decided to break things apart for once. Of course, there are bottles out there worth the splurge for Dad, but he might be a simple man who just wants a quality bottle of liquor, no matter the price tag.
Below, I’m sharing a number of bottles that’ll make great gifts for Dad’s big day, including some of my own personal favorites.
Happy Father’s Day to all.
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1. Angel’s Envy
Source:Angel's Envy
Angel’s Envy core bourbon is a delicious sipper and cocktail base that makes a great foundation for those who like a sweeter, softer Manhattan.
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2. Ardbeg Ten
Source:Ardbeg
Ardbeg is notable among Scotch drinkers, and their core expressions are approachable, affordable, and worth seeking out. We’re highlighting the Arbeg Ten, which is a great introduction to the brand.
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3. Basil Hayden
Source:Basil Hayden
Basil Hayden’s core releases include its Straight Bourbon, Toast, and its 10 Year Old whiskey. Each of these is a solid purchase, but we’re leaning towards the 10 Year Old for Pops.
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4. Blue Run Spirits
Source:Blue Run Spirits
Blue Run Spirits, founded by Mike Montgomery, Tim Sparapani, Jesse McKnight, and Andy Brown, is renowned for its high-end bourbon and rye whiskies, which are often highly sought after. However, we’ve seen plenty of Blue Run whiskey on the shelves, and we are highly recommending folks purchase whatever you see. It won’t disappoint.
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5. Bumbu
Source:Sovereign Brands
If Dad likes the sweet flavors of Caribbean rum, Bumbu’s Original and its XO expressions are ones to seek out. If Dad likes cream-based drinks, the brand also has a great rum liqueur.
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6. Cedar Ridge Distillery
Source:Cedar Ridge Distillery
Iowa might not come across as a whiskey-producing state, but Cedar Ridge Distillery certainly introduced us to the Hawkeye State’s splash in that arena. Check out Cedar Ridge’s barrel proof release.
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7. Chicken Cock Whiskey Ryeteous Blonde
Source:Chicken Cock
Chicken Cock has been racking up accolades and awards, lending to the brand’s craftsmanship and special releases. The brand’s new Ryeteous Blonde takes Chicken Cock’s rye whiskey and finishes it in Goodwood Brewing’s Blonde Ale barrels.
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8. Código 1530
Source:Codigo 1530
Since 2016, Código 1530 has produced a range of tequilas, beginning with their solid sipping Blanco and its high-end aged tequila, the Origen.
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9. Don Julio Ultima Reserva
Source:Tequila Don Julio
Don Julio is known for its variety of premium tequila offerings, but their latest limited-edition release would make an unforgettable gift.
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10. D’USSÉ VSOP Magnum Edition
Source:D’USSÉ
D’USSÉ has made its mark in the world of cognac, and the brand has a supersized bottle of its award-winning VSOP cognac.
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11. Espòlon Cristalino
Source:Espolòn
As one of the last tequila expressions overseen by Cirilo “Maestro Cirilo” Oropeza, Espòlon’s famed Master Distiller, the Cristalino is a crystal-clear version of the brand’s award-winning anejo tequila.
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12. Glenmorangie 18-Year-Old The Infinita
Source:Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie is a standout whisky from the Highlands region, and we’re big fans of its Original 12 Years Old bottle. But if you’re ready to wow Dad, pick up a bottle of the brand’s Glenmorangie 18-Year-Old The Infinita.
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13. Glengoyne 12 Year Old
Source:Glengoyne
Scotch from the Highlands region is known for its easy-drinking nature, and Glengoyne 12 Year Old adds to that longstanding legacy.
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14. Hampton Water
Source:Hampton Water
Dads like wine and Hampton Water from Jon Bon Jovi and his son, Jesse Bongiovi. Partnering with Hip-Hop artist Cey Adams for its new limited-edition bottle featuring designs from Adams. What’s dope is that a portion of sales go toward aiding New York City’s Harvest organization.
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15. Jacob’s Pardon Batch #3
Source:Palm Bay International
Jacob’s Pardon Batch #3 is within a category that is new to us, light whiskey. This high-proof offering is 99 percent corn and just 1 percent barley. Aged for 18 years, this rare bottle will make Dad the envy of his whiskey-drinking buds.
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16. Jeptha Creed Bottled in Bond Whiskey
Source:Jeptha Creed
Jeptha Creed has roots in Tennessee and now produces whiskey out of Kentucky. Its bottled-in-bond expression follows all the proper parameters for the category.
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17. Keeper’s Heart Irish + American
Source:Keeper's Heart
Blending Irish whiskey with American rye whiskey, Keeper’s Heart Irish + American is one of the more unique offerings in this list of bottles.
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18. Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength
Source:Knob Creek
Knob Creek, part of the mighty Beam Sumtory portfolio, makes solid juice at all their price points but if you want to truly wow Dad, check out their new Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength bourbon and rye.
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19. Lalo Tequila
Source:Lalo Tequila
If you’re looking for a good, clean, and classic blanco tequila to gift Dad, Lalo is as solid as they come. It’s good neat as a sipper, and makes a killer cocktail.
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20. Luc Belaire Luxe Rosé
Source:Luc Belaire
Luc Belaire’s line of sparkling wines produced in France has made its mark on American shores for years, and the Luxe Rosé is among the line’s best offerings.
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21. McQueen and the Violet Fog
Source:McQueen and the Violet Fog
Gin is a category that gets overlooked, and it’s a shame because gin is a versatile spirit. McQueen and the Violet Fog is a gin with roots in Brazil and made from sugarcane, a major difference from typical gin styles.
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22. Mezcal Unión El Viejo
Source:mezcal union
Mezcal Unión’s core bottle is one of the better mezcals we’ve tried, but why not step it up a notch with the brand’s El Viejo expression?
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23. Proper No. Twelve 13-Year-Old Single Malt
Source:Proper No. Twelve
Proper No. Twelve has been making moves in the Irish whiskey category for a while now, and with time comes bigger age statements. Be sure to get Dad a bottle of the brand’s limited-edition Proper No. Twelve 13-Year-Old Single Malt.
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24. Remus Babe Ruth Reserve
Source:Remus
Remus has among its core releases solid sippers for every type of drinker but for the baseball-loving Dad, the limited-edition Babe Ruth Reserve is the one to grab.
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25. Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo (Jose Cuervo)
Source:Jose Cuervo
Breaking the wall here to say that of the dozens of Extra Añejo tequilas I’ve tasted over the years, I always return to Jose Cuervo’s Reserva de la Familia. Yes, it’s a splurge bottle, and Dad is worth it.
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26. Ron del Barrilito’s 3 Stars
Source:Ron del Barrilito
Premium rum is exploding as a category, and we’re glad to feature a brand new to the Spirit.Ed pages, Ron del Barrilito. Ron del Barrilito bills itself as Puerto Rico’s oldest rum producer, and its Three Star expression is a blend of rums aged 6 to 10 years in Oloroso sherry casks.
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27. Sagamore Spirits Small Batch Rye Whiskey
Source:Sagamore Spirits
Sagamore Spirits is Maryland’s master of rye, and their Small Batch expression is a fine place to start for newbies, although we’re partial to the brand’s Double Oaked and Cask Strength.
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28. Smokehead Original
Source:Smokehead
Smokehead Original’s Islay single malt Scotch whisky takes on the familiar peaty characteristics of the region. If Dad loves the smoke in his glass, this is his whisky.
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29. Tamdhu 12-Year-Old
Source:Tamdhu
If Dad loves Scotch whisky from the Speyside region, Tamdhu 12 Year Old, which is aged exclusively in sherry casks, would impress him. This single malt whisky is meant for neat pours and slow sips.
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30. Teeling Irish Whiskey
Source:Teeling
Irish whiskey is a category that has its fair share of fans, and Teeling is a leader in the space with a fantastic core lineup of award-winning bottles, along with coveted limited edition releases.
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31. The Busker Single Malt
Source:The Busker
The Busker Single Malt expression takes The Busker’s classic Irish whiskey and matures it in American Oak and Oloroso sherry casks for a rich combination of flavors.
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32. The Deacon
Source:The Deacon
Blended Scotch whisky gets a nice upgrade in The Deacon, an affordable but great-tasting whisky that serves well in a highball and other great whisky-based classics.
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33. The Muff
Source:The Muff
The Muff is a blend of five Irish malts and grain whiskies, each with distinct maturing methods. The result is a whiskey with plenty of character and mixability.
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34. Villon
Source:Villon
If Dad is a fan of cognac but you want to get him something different, check out Villon. This cognac-based liqueur is primed for mixing, and the handsome bottle will look amazing on a bar cart.
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35. World Whiskey Society Green Code Bourbon
Source:World Whiskey Society
If you’ve got an eco-conscious Dad, World Whiskey Society Green Code Bourbon is uniquely bottled in a paperboard container, hence the expression’s name.
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