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The 10 Best Bourbons For Father's Day
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old
Made using an unusually high proportion of rye for a bourbon, Bulleit was founded in 1987 by Tom Bulleit as he revived a bourbon recipe invented by his great-great grandfather, Augustus, from around 1830. Age statement bourbon is often hard to come by, but this rare expression proudly displays it on its signature slanted label. Selected barrels were put aside to be matured for a decade, resulting in a smooth, rich profile of oak, vanilla, dried fruit and smoke. Tell Dad about this bourbon's family connection as you both sip on this liquid gold.
Tincup American Whiskey
If Dad is a superhero fan, you can tell him that this is the whiskey of choice for Jessica Jones, and Harley Quinn - good taste! Named after the tin cups that the Colorado mining pioneers drank their whiskey from, this expression is an original blend of Indiana ‘high rye’ bourbon and single malt whiskey from Colorado. Aged in charred American white oak barrels for at least four years and cut with water from the Rocky Mountains, the result is flavours of rye spice, caramel and cinnamon.
Eagle Rare
This Kentucky straight bourbon is produced by the much-hyped Buffalo Trace distillery. Aged for a minimum of 10 years in 'alligator char' American oak barrels, with a top secret mash bill, it has regularly won gold medals at spirit competitions around the world. Eagle Rare is a whiskey that lives up to its name with its bold, distinctive taste experience. Dad can expect bold flavours of toffee, honey, oak, candied almonds and rich cocoa.
Woodford Reserve Father's Day Engraved
The only bourbon in the world to be triple-distilled in traditional copper pots, Woodford Reserve is made from the finest corn, barley and rye. It is handcrafted in small batches before maturing through the extreme hot and cold of the Kentucky seasons in hand-selected barrels made from American white oak. A highly-awarded bourbon recognised and loved by whiskey connoisseurs, it is famed for use in an Old Fashioned. This one comes pre-engraved with a "Happy Father's Day" message too!
Heavens Door Straight Bourbon
If he's a fan of Bob Dylan, this one is a must! It was 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, for a minimum of 6 years and stored in a single-storey warehouse for reliable flavour. The silhouette design on the bottle is a recreation of a gate created by Dylan at Black Buffalo Ironworks, his metalworking studio. Far from a gimmick, the liquid is highly rated - with flavours of honey, white peppercorn and baking spice layered over vanilla on a bed of toasted oak.
Angel's Envy Bourbon
One for the trendy dads (if there is such a thing!). This is one biggest names in bourbon - Angels Envy is a bourbon with a port finish. A ground-breaking way of finishing bourbon, this Kentucky straight bourbon takes a leaf or two out of Scotch whisky’s book and spends between three and six months being finished in port barrels. The dram boasts sweet caramel notes from the virgin oak, alongside rich, sticky port notes, and a decadent sweetness in the palate.
High West Whiskey American Prairie Bourbon
American Prairie Bourbon is a complex blend of straight bourbons producing an aromatic whiskey that helps ‘preserve the West’. It is named after the impressive 5,000 square mile wildlife reserve in north-eastern Montana, the largest in the lower 48 states, which High West donate 10% of post-tax profits to. The whiskey is a small-batch blend of two straight bourbons, a 6-year-old from Indiana and a 10-year-old from Four Roses, the ratio of which is kept top secret! The notes on the nose are of light caramel and sweet vanilla, with a rich and earthy palate.
Michter's US Number 1 Bourbon
This small-batch Kentucky bourbon from Michter's is made from only the finest American corn, and matured to perfection in a handful of charred American white oak barrels. Nuanced, mellow and earthy, the liquid boasts flavours of vanilla bean, caramel, sweet stone fruits, and a touch of smoke. You can also get this one engraved with your own golden, personal message.
FEW Bourbon Whiskey
One for the history Dads - FEW small batch bourbon hails from Evanston USA, which suffered from Prohibition for over a hundred years. FEW's branding is an ironic nod to this, for it uses Frances Elizabeth Willard (a key figure in the Temperance Movement) as its namesake. Hand-crafted in charred oak barrels, it uses a three-grain spirit recipe that infuses southern tradition with the spiciness of northern rye and a touch of malt for smoothness. The liquid showcases flavours of sweet toffee, caramel, cardamom and cloves, all encased in a stunning bottle emblazoned with a scene from the 1892 Chicago World's Fair.
Blanton's Gold Edition
The gold standard of ultra-premium bourbon, Blanton's is hyped up for a reason. Created for exceptional smoothness and a clean finish, this bourbon is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery with a sour mash of corn, rye and malted barley before maturing in American White Oak casks. The exceptional palate is full and rich with sharp apricot notes alongside butter, pepper, honey and oak. The golden horse & jockey stopper completes this bottle as a striking addition to your Dad's drinks cabinet - one to impress his pals with on poker night.
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