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Obviously, you’re going to get your dad a card for Father’s Day. That’s pretty much the lowest level of gifting possible, though. Doesn’t your dad deserve a little more than that after everything he’s done for you? How about a bitter amaro, whiskey, handmade guitar, or a Waterford Crystal decanter? Purchasing anything from this list will definitely make you the favorite child while embarrassing the rest of your siblings and their lame gift certificates to Lowe’s and Home Depot. Come on. Dad has enough tools. He wants something fun for Father’s Day.
Boozy Gifts For Father’s Day:
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Boozy Gift Guide
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For the Bitter Dad
You can go the traditional route and grab your dad a bottle of Averna, Campari, or Cynar or you can do one better by buying him a bottle (or two) of Don Ciccio and Figli Amaros out of Washington, D.C. Made in the authentic way, based on family recipes, you can choose between Luna Amara, Amara Della Sirene, Edizione Speziale, Amara Donna Rosa, Amaro Tonica Ferro-Kina, and Amaro De Ferne.
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For the Fancy Tequila-Drinking Dad
Tequila Avión and Waterford collaborated to make a limited-edition glassware gift set that was designed specifically for sipping tequila (and other spirits). Dad will love this decanter that was crafted to be filled with tequila.
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For the Rock 'n' Roll Dad
If you have quite a bit of money to spend on dad this Father’s Day, you’ll definitely want to take a look at the collaboration between Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Lowden Guitars. Bushmills, the oldest licensed distillery in Ireland, and Lowden, makers of some of the world’s best guitars, made a limited-edition guitar called the "Bushmills x Lowden F-50". The best part? It’s made from three types of wood sourced from Bushmills Irish Whiskey barrels. You better start saving because the guitar is available for $10,850 (£8,500).
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For the Spicy Whiskey-Drinking Dad
Rye is the perfect gift for the whiskey-loving father. Ragtime Rye, from the New York Distilling Company, is an homage to the days of prohibition and speakeasies. Distilled from New York State rye, Ragtime Rye is bold, spicy, and smooth and will transport you to the turn of the 20th century. It’s aged in casks and bottled at 90.4 proof.
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For the Cigar-Smoking Dad
You can buy your dad a cigar or two, or you can buy him a bottle of Cognac Park XO Cigar Blend Cognac. This is a blend of “heavily aged” brandies. It has flavors of honey, toffee, vanilla, and a hint of spice. It was designed to be paired with a cigar, so go ahead and buy your dad one of those as well.
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For the Carnivorous, Wine-Drinking Dad
Cooper & Thief was named after the craftsman who made wooden barrels. The cooper is the most important person in the alcohol-making process. If you don’t have good barrels, you won’t have good alcohol. This is especially true with wine. This red blend is bold, smooth, and rich and is perfectly paired with a good steak. Bonus points if you actually buy and cook a steak for your dad to pair with this wine.
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For the Adventurous Dad
If your dad is a vodka fan who also enjoys the outdoors, waterfalls, and hot springs, Reyka Vodka is the perfect Father’s Day gift. Made at Iceland’s first vodka distillery in small batches, Reyka is made with pure, untainted glacial water and is even filtered through the volcanic rocks that are littered throughout the country.
