Bulleit Distilling Company.
You definitely don’t want Father’s Day to arrive and you have nothing to give dad except a homemade card and a coupon for a free hug. Gifts like that just aren’t cute after the age of five or six. They certainly aren’t good gift choices for an adult. If you do Father’s Day right, the excitement will be obvious on your dad’s face. He doesn’t need another tie, golf towel, or football phone.
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But, what you decide to buy for your dad is important. If you buy him the same thing every year, he’s going to smile and pretend he likes it while secretly wondering why he didn’t give you up for adoption. If you have siblings, the goal is to make dad happy while outdoing (and thereby embarrassing) your brothers and sisters. Make your dad’s special day extra special with one of these awesome gift ideas.
The 2016 Father’s Day Boozy Gift Guide:
Get Boozy With The 2016 Father’s Day Gift Guide
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Rabbit Bar Tools
If your dad is a home-bar mixologist (or he wants to be one), Rabbit’s 6 Piece Bar Tool Set is the perfect gift. Consisting of a double jigger, bottle/can opener, muddler, garnish knife, strainer and a compact organizing stand, this kit has everything dad needs to mix up his favorite cocktails for friends and family.
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Dewars 12
If your dad is a fan of fine whisky, grab him a bottle of Dewar’s 12. The classic blended Scotch, Dewar’s 12 is complex, smooth with rich fruit flavors. At $30 it’s a bargain at any price.
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Bulleit Bourbon Ten Year Old
If dad considers himself to be an outlaw or has a sense of adventure, Bulleit Bourbon is the gift for him. Tom Bulleit founded the company in 1987, giving up a successful law career to do what he’d always dreamed of doing. Kentucky born and bred, Tom began to make Bourbon. Smooth and rich with hints of vanilla and caramel, Bulleit Ten Year Old is the perfect gift for the dad who loves bourbon.
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Bowmore 12
If your dad likes his whisky with a little bit of smoke, buy him a bottle of Bowmore 12 Year Old. Produced on the famed Scotch whisky producing island of Islay, Bowmore 12 is a perfect balance between sweet, malted flavors and subtle peated smokiness.
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Auchentoshen American Oak
The only distillery in Glasgow, Auchentoshen is a lot easier to drink than it is to spell. If your dad likes both Islay whiskies and Highland whiskies, he’ll probably enjoy a bottle of Auchentoshen American Oak. Reminiscent of a classic bourbon, American oak is sweet with hints of vanilla, toffee and coconut with a velvety mouthfeel.
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Bollinger Champagne
If your dad is a fan of James Bond films, you’ll want to pick him up a bottle of Bollinger Champagne. Although 007 is known for his penchant for martinis, “Bollinger has been featured in 14 Bond films. It has been the exclusive Champagne partner since Moonraker in 1979,” says Jerome Phillipon, President of Bollinger.
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Nachtmann Highland Tumblers
If you bought your dad a bottle of Scotch or Bourbon, he’s likely going to need something to drink it in. Nachtmann, a division of Riedel, recently launched their colored Highland Tumblers. They are available in smoke, aqua, green and amber to suit any father’s style. Pick out the best color to match your dad’s bar cart.
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Saloon Box
Your dad will need some drinks to make with his new bar tool kit. Saloon Box is a subscription DIY cocktail kit. They deliver all of the ingredients required to craft high-quality, delicious cocktails. This includes small bottles of booze, syrups, garnishes and step by step directions so dad can master any cocktail.
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Snowe’s Spirit Decanter
For the dad who enjoys spending his downtime reading leather-bound books while sitting in a high-backed chair in front of a roaring fireplace, Snowe’s Spirit Decanter is the perfect Father’s Day gift. This is for the dad who spends his free time in his library, instead of the work shop. With a mid-century modern design, the Spirit decanter houses his treasured spirits with panache for a smooth pour. At $60 it’s reasonably priced for a high-quality decanter where your dad can store his bourbon, Scotch or any other spirit he pleases.
