Father’s Day Gift Guide: Booze Edition
Our Best Alcohol-Themed Gift Ideas to Give Dad a Buzz on Father's Day
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Dads are notoriously difficult to shop for, aren’t they? They’re not likely to tell you what they need, and they probably already own all the toolbox essentials and sports gear that they want. Sure, they might be in need of some updated threads, but this can be a risky purchase depending on his style preferences.
But with Father’s Day just around the corner on June 16, time’s ticking away to find the perfect gift!
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Thank goodness for booze to make your Father’s Day shopping easier. No, we aren’t suggesting you get liquored up before you go shopping. (Although, we aren’t not suggesting it…) What we mean is that there are plenty of awesome alcohol-related gifts you can give your pops if he’s been known to sip on a fine whiskey or enjoy a nice frosty mug of the brewed stuff from time to time.
Whatever his choice of drink — from beer to tequila to fine wine — there are a variety of thoughtful Father's Day gifts available to show dad that you care enough to help him take the edge off.
(However, if your dad’s not much of a drinker, you can skip the booze and check out these unique Father’s Day gift recommendations instead.)
Read on for all the best boozy Father's Day gifts for your dad that are sure to have him kicking off the summer season right.
Best Tequila Gifts for Dad
Lone River Ranch Water
So your dad typically opts for a classic Budweiser straight from the bottle on a warm summer day? While there’s nothing wrong with that, maybe it’s about time you expose him to something a little more with the times, like this season's coolest new canned cocktail trend: ranch water. This six-pack of agave-flavored hard seltzer harkens back to the drink’s classic West Texas roots with the seasonally perfect combo of tequila, lime juice, and soda water. It's also available in rio red grapefruit, prickly pear, and *spicy* varieties to kick things up a notch at this summer's barbecues.
Dos Hombres Mezcal
This artisanal, 100-percent agave mezcal comes from a collaboration between actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who famously became real-life best buds while working on the series Breaking Bad. Crowned the winner of numerous spirits competitions, it blends the finest Espadin agave grown on the hillsides of Oaxaca, making for a distinctively smooth sip with fresh notes of apple, mango, and local "zapote" fruits. This is balanced with a hint of woodiness from the barrels where it is fermented, and a smooth and ever-so-slightly smoky finish. It's perfect for sipping along with the current and final season of the Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul. (And, if you're lucky enough to get your hands on the elite, limited edition tobala version, even better.)
Ilegal Añejo Mezcal
Looking for a mezcal that's a bit more on the lavish side? This spirit is sure to be beloved by fans of all mezcal and tequila, but it would also make for a fine twist to shake up the palate (and bar cart) of scotch and cognac fans. That's because this Oaxacan mezcal is aged for thirteen months in American oak, French oak, and used bourbon casks to impart a particular richness with a spicy, smoky finish. But at first sip, this añejo is mellow — elegant, even — before landing on sweet notes of honey, vanilla, and maple alongside clove, bitter orange, and dark chocolate. (And don't worry, it's not actually "illegal" as its name implies — it just tastes criminally good.)
Best Whiskey Gifts for Dad
Cutwater Devil’s Share American Whiskey
As they say, the devil is in the details — and this carefully crafted whiskey is no exception. Distilled in small batches, then aged four years in heavily charred American oak barrels, this award-winning whiskey is distinctly sweet with strong flavors of woody caramel and vanilla, plus hints of cinnamon, cardamom, and licorice. It's also devilishly smooth, which is sure to make a special treat for dad to sip this Father's Day.
Aberfeldy Gifting Set, Single Malt Tasting Collection
Aberfeldy, also known as The Golden Dram, has put together a wonderful gift set that dad will love, featuring three different single malt samples, aged 12, 16 and 21 years, all of which won awards at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. If your dad is a fan of Scotch Whisky in general, he will be thrilled to open this gift.
R.O.C.K.S Whiskey Chilling Stones
Whiskey stones are the perfect gift for dads who prefer a chilled glass of whiskey but don’t want their drink diluted by melting ice. This attractive set contains six granite stones, two whiskey glasses, and an instruction guide. It makes for a great gift on its own, but you can also complement it with one of the aforementioned bottles of whiskey if you and your siblings are working on a joint gift.
Best Beer Gifts for Dad
YETI Hopper Portable Cooler
Capable of holding up to 12 cans (plus ice), this cooler is all set for a day of brews by the beach with his buddies. Durable and leakproof, this YETI model can maintain cool temperatures for hours, and it's puncture-resistant so it can tackle any outdoor adventure, from fishing to camping to tailgating his favorite team. It's available in lots of fun colors to fit your dad's personality, and that super convenient bottle opener on its side it's just the awesome cherry on top.
Brooklyn Brew Shop Beer Making Kit
Every dad likes to have a project in progress, especially if it’s one he can enjoy with his kid afterward. This kit includes everything he’ll need to brew his own beer: a one-gallon glass container, fermenter, grain, hops, yeast, a thermometer, tubing, and a screw-cap stopper. All you need to do is figure out what kind of suds Dad will like best. This kit is for an everyday IPA, but several other brew styles are also available.
GrowlerWerks UKeg
A growler is a unique Father's Day gift idea for the dad who has taken up an appreciation for craft beer brewing in his spare time. The 64-ounce GrowlerWerks uKeg allows you to set your carbonation level and keep the beer fresh for long periods of time. This is especially helpful for microbrews that don’t distribute bottles, or for the dad who prefers the taste of keg beer over a bottle or can. It also includes a dispenser tap and a sight cap to see how much beer is left, and it will allow Dad to keep his beer fresh while in transport so he can take it on the road and share it with his pals.
Rastal Perl Goblet Beer Glasses, Set of 6
If he really likes to savor his brews the right way, these beer glasses will help him do just that. Designed for the craft beer community, Rastal created the Perl Goblet glass for maximum enjoyment: an angled bowl for capturing the aromas, a narrow rim for comfortable sipping, and stem for keeping body temperature from warming the beer.
Best Wine Gifts for Dad
Ullo Wine Purifier with 4 Selective Sulfite Filters
This compact and convenient tool is ready to upgrade Dad's evening glass of wine. Suitable for whites, reds, and roses, the Ullo Wine Purifier aerates wine and removes artificial sulfites to not only enhance the flavor but also prevent side effects like headaches.
Le Chateau Wine Decanter
This simple tool can take an average bottle of wine from good to great — and it brings a mighty classy touch to the whole drinking experience too. Handblown from lead-free glass, this decanter stuns atop a bar cart. It's large enough to hold a standard 750-milliliter bottle of his favorite red or white, and its slanted top makes it easy to pour without spills.
Best Gifts for Dad's Bar Cart
Crystal Head Vodka
Crafted from only the highest-quality ingredients — and absolutely no additives — this silky smooth, multi-award-winning, ultra-premium vodka offers a perfectly clean sip with just a touch of citrus. (Plus, it's co-created by renowned artist John Alexander and actor, musician, and comedian Dan Aykroyd, which your dad is sure to appreciate.) Not only does it taste great, but the epic skull-shaped bottle will look immaculately cool on dad's bar cart, or any place else he'll undoubtedly want to display it. It comes in a few varieties, like Onyx, Aurora, and the original Crystal Head, a nod to the fact that the vodka is filtered through Herkimer diamonds before hitting the shelf. You can also have the bottle engraved to make it an even better keepsake!
ALOONO 11-Piece Copper Boston Cocktail Shaker Set
If your dad's been trying to perfect his at-home bartending skills, help him step things up with this eye-catching copper cocktail shaker set. It includes 18-ounce and 28-ounce cocktail shakers, a jigger, a Hawthorne strainer, ice tongs, a muddler, two liquor pourers, and more — plus, it comes with a sleek little stand to display it all prominently on his bar cart. There's even a cocktail recipe book included so he can start mixing and shaking right away!
Stanley Classic Flask
Keep your Father's Day gift-giving classic with this sleek and simple leak-proof flask. Made with stainless steel construction, a BPA-free insulated lining, an impossible-to-lose hinged cap, and a wide mouth for easy pouring, it makes it easy for dad to take a little sip on-the-go. Available in a bunch of colors and patterns, this would be the perfect gift for the dad who loves camping and enjoying a cocktail by the fire pit, or for dads who appreciate a great tailgating party.
Vitamix A3500 Blender
Does Dad need a top-of-the-line Vitamix smart blender to make his favorite blended drinks? Probably not. But does Dad want a top-of-the-line Vitamix smart blender to make his favorite blended drinks? Yes, 100 percent. With features including five program settings that pair with the Vitamix Perfect Blend App, touchscreen controls, variable speed control and pulse, and built-in wireless connectivity, he'll be whipping up frosty margaritas for everyone at his barbecues for many summers to come.
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