Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is a whisky lover, you’re in luck! With so many amazing bottles out there, it can be tough to choose just the right one. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are my top picks for the best whiskies to give your dad this Father’s Day.
A Special Bottle for a Special Dad
If your dad is a whisky connoisseur, he’ll appreciate a special bottle that shows you put some thought into it. That’s why I recommend the Ardgowan Clydebuilt Draughtsman. This beautifully crafted whisky is a blend of eight-year-old and 25-year-old Sherry-matured single malts from Lowland, Highland, and Speyside distilleries. The result is a sumptuous, sweet, and spicy whisky that’s sure to impress.
A beautifully crafted whisky
Something a Little Different
If your dad likes to try new things, why not consider the Cù Bòcan Creation #6? This experimental Scotch is a mix of ex-rum and PX Sherry casks, resulting in a heady, decadent mix of charred marshmallow, stem ginger, sticky dates, and cherries dipped in dark chocolate. It’s a unique and exciting whisky that’s sure to intrigue.
A unique and exciting whisky
A Fun and Lively Option
For a more lighthearted option, consider the Dad’s Dram Blended Malt. This whisky is a lively mix of vanilla cream-soaked and cinnamon-dusted apple crumble, with a grating of fresh ginger and some greener, more herbal notes. It’s a fun and lively whisky that’s sure to bring a smile to your dad’s face.
A fun and lively whisky
A Taste of Ireland
If your dad loves Irish whisky, why not try the Dingle Cónocht an Earraigh? This beautifully crafted whisky is a mix of ripe, sweet, and spicy notes from extra maturation in ex-Cabernet Sauvignon casks. It’s a richly fruited whisky with plum and a touch of cassis, alongside cinnamon and nutmeg spice, plus an appealing sideline of hazelnut and light caramel.
A beautifully crafted Irish whisky
A High-Rye Whisky
For a whisky with a bit of a kick, consider the High West Double Rye. This whisky is a mix of two high-rye mashbills, one 95% rye and column-distilled on contract, the other 80% rye and pot-distilled at High West’s Utah distillery. The result is a bold and spicy whisky with notes of menthol, liquorice root, and an elusive, absinthe-like quality.
A bold and spicy whisky
A Smoky Delight
If your dad loves smoky whiskies, why not try the Holyrood Embra? This peated release from Edinburgh’s Holyrood distillery is surprisingly delicate, with citrus and pear confit undercutting those drier peaty elements. It’s a beautifully balanced whisky that’s sure to delight.
A beautifully balanced whisky
A US Whiskey
For a whisky with a bit of American flair, consider the Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash. This blend of three spirit styles - American malt, Tennessee rye, and Tennessee whiskey - is bottled at 50% abv for a bit of added grunt. The result is a richly oaky whisky with lots of black toast slathered with honey, an edge of spice, and an appealingly sweet, rounded, and harmonious character.
A richly oaky whisky
A Peated Single Malt
If your dad loves peated whiskies, why not try the Potted Shrimp and Salmon Terrine Cask No 137.20? This vibrant peated single malt has lots of bonfire ash and a lipsmacking maritime character that belies the English distillery’s rural inland location.
A vibrant peated single malt
A New Zealand Whisky
For a whisky from a bit further afield, consider the Cardrona Full Flight Solera. This seven-year-old single malt has seen a mix of oloroso Sherry and ex-bourbon casks, resulting in a whisky with forest fruit, high-cocoa chocolate, and coconut notes. It’s a beautifully crafted whisky that’s sure to impress.
A beautifully crafted New Zealand whisky
A Special Blend
Finally, why not try the Feering Early Harvest? This blend of four Speyside malts is a beautifully delicate, lifted, honeyed mingling of sweet cereal notes and just a whisper of heather smoke in the background.
A beautifully delicate blend
I hope these suggestions help you find the perfect whisky for your dad this Father’s Day. Whatever you choose, I’m sure he’ll appreciate the thought and love that goes into selecting a special bottle just for him.
‘A special bottle for a special dad.’ - Me
