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A Whisky For All Fathers: A Gift Guide
We've made it easy for you to find the perfect whisky, that will bring together his two great loves. Read on for our ultimate gift guide, for every kind of Dad that is partial to a glass of the good stuff.
For Rugby Dads - Gullivers England's No.6 Hip Flask Gift Pack
For those who spend the Six Nations in a perpetual state of excitement, this is the perfect gift (provided they support the Lions!). Distilled at The St. George's Distillery in Norfolk, this delightful English single malt is matured for six years, with a special finish in ex-rum casks - resulting in a rich profile of fruits and vanilla. As the whisky was created to celebrate the best No.6's in English rugby, the gift pack also includes an official England Rugby hip flask, made from stainless steel and enclosed in an England Rugby leather sleeve. Score! Two presents in one!
For TV Mad Dads - Lagavulin 16
Ron Swanson is a fan-favourite character with sitcom viewers, and Lagavulin Scotch is famously his top beverage. Many a time, he has extolled the virtues of the expression while gracing our screens in the ever-popular comedy Parks & Recreation. He even pays the distillery a visit in one memorable episode, calling the small Islay town "the only place in Europe worth visiting". If your Dad's a fan, and has always secretly wondered what all the fuss is about, gift him a prized bottle of Lagavulin 16 Year Old - you can't go far wrong with this Islay gem.
For Football Dads - Haig Club
Football Dads will already be aware of the exceptional blended whisky, Haig Club, as the legendary England striker David Beckham was one of the founding partners of the brand. The exquisite liquid has been crafted using a unique process that combines grain whisky from three cask types, resulting in a fresh, clean style and an ultra-smooth taste - perfect for drinking either neat, with ice or in cocktails.
For Music Dads - Heavens Door
Now this one will look brilliant next to his record collection! What Music Dad isn't partial to a bit of Bob Dylan? Heaven's Door is the American whiskey brand made in collaboration with the music icon - named for his famous song 'Knockin' On Heavens Door'. This Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled and matured in Tennessee, and bears a silhouette design of a gate created by Dylan at Black Buffalo Ironworks, his metalworking studio. Layered and delectable, he won't be able to get enough of the stuff!
For Literature Dads - Talisker 10 Year Old
For the Dads that always have their nose in a good book, gift him the favourite whisky of one of the UK's most famous authors. Not long after Talisker's opening on the Isle of Skye, Robert Louis Stevenson, writer of Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, recommended it as one of the best malts he had ever tasted - causing demand to grow quickly for the remote distillery.
If that's not quite your Dad's thing, Hunter S. Thompson (as famous for his drinking as he is for his writing) famously sipped a glass of Chivas Regal along with his morning papers.
For Golf Dads - Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023
Golf Dad's will surely be tuning into the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool this summer. Gift him the official whisky of The Open, crafted to celebrate the historic tournament! This delightful expression was matured in American oak casks, with an extra-special finish in Rioja Alta Reserva casks. These rich, exceptional red wine casks have imparted red berry and dark chocolate flavours which pair beautifully with the Loch Lomond house style. He'll love sipping this sophisticated dram alongside the games, whilst shouting at the TV how he would have played the shot!
For Film Buff Dads - The Macallan
Get him a silver-screen famous dram! Daniel Craig's James Bond has become known for his love of The Macallan whisky, a Speyside classic. Bond and Javier Bardem's Silva share a 50-year-old vintage during their mid-movie showdown in Skyfall, and he actually sips on a few sherried expressions during his time as 007, explaining why Silva calls The Macallan 'a particular favourite of' Bond. Your Dad can feel as suave and timeless as his favourite spy, sipping on a dram of The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak.
If he's more of an indie fan, however, you could get him a bottle of Hibiki - Bill Murray's character is the face of the brand in Sophia Coppola's seminal film, Lost In Translation.
For Whisky Dads - W Club Membership
The ultimate gift for those Dad's that are all about whisky: join them up to our W Club. One year's membership includes regular and unique tasting experiences, exclusive bottles and priority notice on limited edition whiskies, members-only deals and offers with our whisky industry partners, and a print subscription to our own quarterly magazine, Whiskeria. What could be better (and safer!) than that?
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