The old adage is that a father is someone who carries photos in his wallet where his money used to be. With that in mind, it’s time to show Dad how much you care this Father’s Day. Here’s our pick of the best gifts to buy him.
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Father’s Day GiftElijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
Elijah Craig Small Batch is the signature Bourbon bearing the name of Reverend Elijah Craig, who founded his distillery in 1789 in present day Georgetown, Kentucky. He is credited with being the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels, earning his place in history as the Father of Bourbon. It’s made exclusively from a blend of 200 or less 8 to 12-year-old barrels, aged in open air rickhouses. It is this extra ageing and expertise in barrel selection that give Elijah Craig its robust body and rich flavour and owes its distinctive warm spice & subtle smoke flavour to Level 3 charred oak barrels.
The Master Distillers at Elijah Craig use malted barley, rye and local corn to produce this burnished copper coloured Bourbon, with a delightfully complex aroma, notes of vanilla bean, sweet fruit and fresh mint. The taste is smooth and warm, woody with accents of smoke and nutmeg and a long, sweet and slightly toasty finish.
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon RRP: from £42 for 70cl. ABV: 47%. Available from: Tesco
Fabulous Favourites Slab Fudge SelectionFabulous Favourites Slab Fudge Selection, £22.00 RRP
Five generous slabs of delicious fudge featuring the most popular flavours voted for by Fudge Kitchen fans. Gift boxed and finished with a Father’s Day seal to keep out pesky fingers! Fudge Kitchen is the UK’s top luxury, artisan fudge retailer and bespoke producer, formed in 1983. Made in small batches and using only the finest natural ingredients, they are handworked to a perfect taste and texture. Just the way it should be.
Available from Fudgekitchen.co.uk/ £22.00 RRP
Marshall Emberton II portable speakerMarshall Emberton II portable speaker
Think of it like the Empire Strikes Back of portable Bluetooth speakers. Marshall has taken the best and made it even better. With an updated 30 hours of portable playtime on a single charge, the mini marvel is endowed with a helpful multi-speaker system and is as dust and water-resistant as ever – making it the perfect companion to bring with you on your adventures, whatever the weather. Available in Black, Cream and now Black and Steel, the powerful speaker is made of 50% post-consumer plastic and is 100% PVC-free, providing a sustainable listening experience as well as an unmatched sound!
£149,99, www.marshallheadphones.com
No. 3 London Dry GinNo. 3 London Dry Gin
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to tradition, No. 3 London Dry Gin has garnered acclaim as one of the finest gins on the market. It is the only gin in the world to have been awarded World’s Best Gin four times at the International Spirits Challenge, and the first gin to have ever won the prestigious Supreme Champion Spirit award at the International Spirits Challenge 2019, cementing its reputation as a connoisseur’s choice. Voted the Best Gin in the world four times, this kit is great for cocktails including a Martini, Negroni, Gin & Tonic and Tom Collins.
The No. 3 London dry gin with glass set 700ml – £63.99 at Selfridges
Bin 28 ShirazPenfolds 2021 Vintage Bin 28
A classic example of warm climate Australian Shiraz at its best, the 2021 vintage Bin 28 Shiraz is available now and tasting wonderful already, with aromas of rich dark fruits and spices complimented by a powerful, warming palate with dark liquorice and chocolate notes, enriched by ripe tannins. A perfect partner for steak and other red meat dishes, should a memorable Father’s Day feast be on the cards.
Bin 28 Shiraz is a fine choice as a Father’s Day gift, not least because it can be enjoyed straight away or – for those with patience – it can be cellared for years. As with many Penfolds wines, 2021 Bin 28 will develop further over the years thanks to the quality of the fruit and the expertise of the winemakers at Penfolds, making this wine a wonderful gift to give now to the father figure in your life and enjoy together on a future milestone moment.
Philips Dictation’s VoiceTracer PenPhilips Dictation’s VoiceTracer Pen
Thanks to Philips Dictation’s VoiceTracer pen, a boring piece of every day stationery has become much more intelligent, creative and exciting. And by using Sembly AI’s speech-to-text cloud software, the function of the pen is all the more impressive – enabling words to be transcribed into text quickly, accurately and subtly. Already helping professionals in the legal, finance and medical professions, the VoiceTracer pen doesn’t just give dad a piece of the ‘00’ lifestyle but will make his professional life more seamless and enjoyable, too.
129 hours of high-quality recordings | 32GB of internal memory for a mix of recordings and file storage | USB-C interface for fast, cable-free file transfer
Drinks By The Dram Japanese Whisky SetDrinks By The Dram Japanese Whisky Set
Japan is well recognised as a leading producer of incredibly good whisky. Japanese whisky is a relatively new addition to the whisky world and has quickly become a favourite among connoisseurs. While much of the knowledge may have initially been brought over from Scotland, the category is anything but an imitation. Japanese whisky is made in a variety of locations across the country, each with its own climate and water source. Find out why it’s so popular with this tasting set including Mars Maltage Cosmo, Hatozaki Pure Malt, Miyagikyo Single Malt, Super Nikka and Nikka Days.
masterofmalt.com, £30.95
