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The Father’s Day Gift Guide For Drinks Lovers

the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

No Dad is the same of course, but if yours likes drinks, then we’re confident one of our suggestions will hit the mark. In case you needed reminding (hopefully not), Sunday 16th June is Father’s Day in the UK. If that’s shocked you then don’t worry!

We’ve found stand-out gifts that will show you’ve really thought about what would make this day special for them. Wine, cocktails, rum, gin, whisky, hampers, unique experiences and more, it’s all below. Every drink and every budget, so there’s no excuse to turn up with a last minute pack of socks and chocolates! Find the section that appeals to your Dad most below and hopefully one of the gifts will be perfect. And if not, well, you might be able to pick up something for yourself as a treat! Let’s dive into this year’s Father’s Day gift guide.

Best gifts for a dad who loves red wine

Mucho Mas Vino Tinto Wine

Mucho Mas Vino Tinto Wine the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Every Dad is different of course, so it’s difficult to select one wine, but Mucho Mas’ Vino Tinto is a loveable offering without breaking the bank. Félix Solís are family owned near Madrid, despite the scale of their operation, and this easy-drinking ruby red is a surefire hit. The bright and juicy fruits (plums, figs, cherries and blackberries) swarm the palate delightfully, verging on a jammy profile. Amazing value. You could pair it up with steak for a delicious meal, or even plane tickets to Madrid!

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £7 (Clubcard Price)

Perez Cruz Liguai 2020

Perez Cruz Liguai 2020 the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

For something a little more luxury, try this Chilean blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere. Six months of French oak has created the buttery texture that fills the mouth with concentrated blackberries and blueberries rolled in chocolate. Complex depths continue with cracks of black pepper and dried tobacco and an almost meaty savoury note. It just feels so big and bold, you can guarantee it won’t be a forgettable gift.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £29.99

Penfolds Bin 389

Penfolds Bin 389 the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Penfolds is one of Australia’s finest producers, a name synonymous with quality. Grange, now costing well over £500, is their most famous wine, but what we have here is ‘Baby Grange’, as it’s partly aged in the same barrels a year after Grange was in them. A very special blend, it’s as full-bodied as it gets and is often the red that opens one’s eyes to how rich and beautiful reds can truly be. Oaky pepper hits you out the gate, followed up with sumptuous blackberry and raspberry. The Shiraz lines the silky-smooth texture with gentle spice, whilst the Cabernet Sauvignon builds the rigid structure. A very special wine for a very special dad.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £65

Best gifts for a dad who loves white wine

The Ned Sauvignon Blanc

The Ned Sauvignon Blanc the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

There’s a lot of hype around this Sauvignon, but we love it so we reckon Dad will too. It’s the Marlborough style from New Zealand, which is very in right now, and it’s one of the best of its kind in the supermarkets. It delivers enchanting freshness and dryness, with lime that zips around the palate, ripe tropical fruits and a kiss of minerality. Lemon, lime, guava, gooseberry – so well rounded and flavourful. Nom!

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £8.99 (usually more!)

Bread & Butter Chardonnay

Bread & Butter Chardonnay the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Unforgettable and stand-out – exactly what a wine gift should be. The name instantly intrigues and sets up hefty expectations, but it certainly delivers. Unmistakably it’s California Chard, lightly oaked and so, so big and buttery. The toasty richness is intense and delicious, but there’s also some subtler lemon meringue notes to mix things up. Serve with great greasy food for an indulgent meal.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £15.50

Vina Cobos Bramare Chardonnay Zingaretti Estate 2019

Vina Cobos Bramare Chardonnay Zingaretti Estate 2019 the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

If you want to push the boat out with a unique Chardonnay, head to Mendoza, Argentina with Viña Cobos. It rests for a whole year in French oak, developing elegance with harmonious honeysuckle, jasmine and citrus. In the mouth it’s so soft, with a richness that’s balanced by minerality and cutting acidity. You even get a sense of the mountainous terroir with the herbal, minty note. So much going on, but so much poise.  

Size: 500ml
ABV: 14%
Find here: £40

Best gifts for a dad who loves wine gear and gadgets

Coravin Timeless Three+ (Father’s Day promotion)

Coravin Timeless Three+ (Father’s Day promotion) the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This wine preservation system allows you to preserve still wines for weeks, months or even years – because you don’t even need to pull the cork. If Dad is a regular wine drinker, then this is great a great gift as it will allow him to try lots of different styles without ever wasting a bottle. It’s state-of-the-art tech that involves a needle piercing the cork or the Coravin screw cap replacement – then you simply pour as normal. Argon gas replaces the lost wine to preserve it. It’s a fancy bit of kit but it is superb, there’s a 60 Day risk-free trial, a two-year warranty and free shipping. For Father’s Day especially, they’re throwing in a £99 Bordeaux wine tasting kit too! If you want to try before you buy, then from 1st-16th June, Coravin are teaming up with Gordon Ramsey Restaurants so you can see it in action at Lucky Cat, Savoy Grill, The River Restaurant, Restaurant 1890 and Pétrus.

Includes: Two Coravin Pure Argon Capsules, two Coravin Screw Caps and a Coravin Aerator
Find here: £279.99 including a free Bordeaux wine tasting kit worth £99

Best gifts for a dad who loves gin

Whitley Neill Distillers Cut

Whitley Neill Distillers Cut  the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

A pristine representation of the London Dry profile, it’s sweet, soft and citrus driven with dried orange peel coming through marvellously. Under £20 for a Double Gold winner at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 is difficult to argue with too. The St. George shield makes it the perfect companion to pour from whilst watching England in the Euros!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: £17.65

Penrhos Dry Gin

Penrhos Dry Gin the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Penrhos is a well-established distillery based from a farm in green Herefordshire. The first thing your Dad will notice when opening this is the bottle. Well, you can tell him it’s sustainable, 100% recyclable aluminium that uses 90% less energy than glass – plus it’s totally unique which always makes for a good present. Inside, botanical bliss awaits blueberries, rose, cherry blossom and honey bring a floral and fruit bouquet to the spice of pink pepper and cardamom. Stunningly light award-winning gin.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £27.54

Mermaid Gin

Mermaid Gin  the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Mermaid Gin is an amazing gin from the Isle of Wight distillery, and this is their original seaside wonder. Rock samphire and Boadicea hops bring a real sense of the place, which when backed up by familiar botanicals like coriander, angelica, lemon and liquorice, create earthy sweetness and citrus zing. It’s an absolutely beautiful bottle too – check out their pink gin and the zest version also!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 42%
Find here: £35.99

Best gifts for a dad who loves whisky

Elijah Craig

Elijah Craig the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Exceptional value. Elijah Craig were the first of their kind to char the barrels used in their Bourbon, pioneered by Reverend Elijah Craig on the banks of Elkhorn Creek in Kentucky. Local corn and grains are milled and mixed with limestone-rich local spring water before small-batch fermentation and distillation. A serial award winner, its woody vanilla and spiced caramel are accessible but elegant, leaving a long, toasted finish. A great introduction to top end Bourbon.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 47%
Find here: £32 (Clubcard Price)

Rampur Double Cask Single Malt Whisky

Rampur Double Cask Single Malt Whisky the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

What about an Indian whisky for an inquisitive whisky loving Dad? This Indian Single Malt is matured mostly in American oak ex-bourbon and European oak ex-sherry so you get kisses of sherry spice intertwining with earthy vanilla and baking spice. It’s so silky smooth and well-balanced that it would be difficult not to love, so see what Dad thinks!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 45%
Find here: £57.84

Dadvent 12 Dram Whisky Collection

Dadvent 12 Dram Whisky Collection the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This boozy advent from Drinks by the Dram is often in our Christmas recommendations but why not now with the ‘Dadvent’ reinvention? With 12 different 30ml wax-sealed samples, it’s a great way to try loads of different whiskies without buying the full bottle. It’s an expertly curated selection of different styles from producers such as Loch Lomond, Hatozaki and Rock Island, and adds a touch of excitement every day after his special day.

Size: 30ml x 12
ABV: 44.5%
Find here: £37.99 (usually more!)

Best gifts for a dad who loves tequila

Cazcabel Añejo

Cazcabel Añejo the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Made in Jalisco, Cazcabel deliver a super reliable tequila portfolio. Their Añejo rests in ex-Tennessee whiskey barrels for 14 months which imparts sweet oak, merging beautifully with the complex charred agave already present. Every sip feels exciting.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £38.12

Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila

Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila  the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Panchos Datos pays homage to the poet of the Mexican Revolution, Ricardo Grijalva de León, which only adds to the classy theme and design of the bottle. Six months of ex-bourbon white oak certainly leave their mark with what you’d expect – exquisite vanilla and caramel coating the earthy agave spice in accessible sweetness. Not for shotting(!), this is a tequila to be slowly enjoyed.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £61.95

Best gifts for a dad who loves vodka

Broken Clock Vodka

Broken Clock Vodka the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This award-winning English vodka is perfect if you’ve got one of those Dads with an opinion on everything because you can throw in an ‘even a broken clock is right twice a day’ joke. Everything about this spirit is English, from the oldest distillery in Cheshire where it’s made to the old Georgian recipes inspiring it – think russet apples and garden botanicals. The result is a perfumed nose and rich palate that’s so instantly characterful it’s a joy.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £35.95

Dima's Vodka - Ukrainian Three-Grain

Dima's Vodka - Ukrainian Three-Grain the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This has been on our radar since winning gold at the IWSC awards, and of course increasingly so since the war in Ukraine. In fact, owner Dima Deinega has done some incredible work raising funds for the effort. The liquid itself is from a 125-year-old Kyiv distillery and uses barley, rye and wheat, which is unusual. These, combined with the country’s well known dark supersoil leaves a seductively velvety smooth texture. Slightly nutty, biscuity and earthy, the viscosity here is worlds apart from horrible throat burning vodkas.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £30.72

Best gifts for a dad who loves rum

Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Reserve Rum

Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Reserve Rum the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Well, Appleton gave themselves this glorious present for their 250th birthday, so how about you give it to your Dad for Father’s Day? It’s Jamaican rum, aged for 8 years giving all the time in the world for those warm spices, toffee and honey notes to meld together and become an award darling. Worth every penny.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: £28.95 (usually more!)

Étän Rum

Étän Rum the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This golden rum brand is the brainchild of five Cameroonian sisters, hence the stencil of West Africa on the beautiful bottle. The spices used here (fevergrass, orange peel, cassia, ginger and vanilla) make for a unique concoction focusing on natural sweetness and spice. Low calorie, super smooth and immersive it is sure to make dad’s day.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £41

Best gifts for a dad who loves cocktails

Angels Dare Gift Box

tAngels Dare Gift Box he father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

A complete UK operation, Angels Dare’s four canned cocktails are perfect examples of how far ready-to-drink cocktails have come. The box itself is a beautiful design that screams gift. First up, Dad will see Secret Orchard, a fizzy, floral and fruity gin number. Next, Maverick Martini, a heady combo of tropical zing, vanilla and vodka for a punchy sweet-but-tart expression. Cheeky Wee Kiss is next, a gin cocktail with fiery rhubarb and warm ginger alongside strawberries and cranberries. Last but not least, La Bonnie Vita, a gently carbonated mocktail using Scottish raspberries, Sicilian Lemon and blood orange. They’re all really well made and refreshing, perfect for summer and perfect for dad.

Size: 250ml x 4
ABV: 8% plus a non-alcoholic mocktail
Find here: £25

Whisky Smoker Kit

Whisky Smoker Kit the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

If your Dad is interested in impressing you with theatrical cocktails, then you’ve got to take a look at this. Included in this mixology enhancing box is the wooden unit itself, a refillable torch, cleansing brush and four different wood chips to enhance your whisky with natural wood smoke. The kit is double-sided and accommodates glasses up to 10cm in diameter, so it could be used for cocktails too. If Dad has gotten into cocktail making, then he’ll surely love elevating the sensory experience with mesmerising smoke.

Find here: £30

Best gifts for a dad who loves cream liqueur

Somrus Coffee Cream

Somrus Coffee Cream the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Now that’s an eye-catching bottle for Father’s Day. Inspired by South Indian Kaapi, it’s a silky medley of creamy roasted Arabica coffee, real Wisconsin dairy cream and handcrafted five-times distilled rum. 1% of the profit goes towards charitable causes too. With a sweeter coffee cream, it’s all about balance, and here it’s perfect – hence the prestigious awards.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 15%
Find here: £17.69

Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur

Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Who wouldn’t like to open this vintage styled Irish Cream? It’s made in County Cork with fresh cream, triple distilled Irish whiskey and everything has a very fresh feel. The ingredients all come from the five farms the family owns, hence the name, so it’s very much a local creation. Expect sweet kisses of condensed milk, luxurious coffee and creamy vanilla.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 17%
Find here: £27.50

Godiva Chocolate Cream

Godiva Chocolate Cream the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Godiva was founded in the world capital of premium chocolate – Belgium. Building on their renowned expertise in chocolate, they decided to make a liqueur. You get a real sense of pure velvety dark chocolate here, with less sweetness than most. It’s as close to liquid chocolate as you can get in a liqueur, and yes, that is as delicious as it sounds.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 15%
Find here: £34.99

Drinks Hampers Perfect for Father’s Day

The Hawkstone Luxury Beer Hamper

The Hawkstone Luxury Beer Hamper the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Is Dad a fan of Clarkson’s Farm? Well how about treating dad to a hamper centred around Hawkstone, the beer from the show. Far from being a celebrity-fronted gimmick, the Hawkstone beers are raved about and rightly so. This hamper includes four different styles, as well as a generous selection of savoury snacks like premium cheese infused with truffle and olives.

ABV: Various
Find here: £45

The Craft Gin Club Tasting Hamper

The Craft Gin Club Tasting Hamper the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

There are more gins out there now than there have ever been, so who better to curate a must-try selection than The Craft Gin Club, the UK’s biggest gin loving club. Four stunning gins can be found in each hamper, each different from the last along with Franklin and Sons premium Indian tonic. That’s not all though as to complete his G&T experience, dad will be able to enjoy premium savoury snacks like truffle crisps and sunshine olives. It’s a really nicely presented hamper that any gin loving Dad will appreciate.

ABV: Various
Find here: £45

The Best Online Drinks Courses For Dad

WSET Course

The Best Online Drinks Courses For Dad  WSET Course the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This is a curveball that you won’t find in many gift guides, but if your Dad is super interested in his favourite drink, be that spirits, wines, beer or even sake, then WSET run courses on them to learn more eventually leading to a qualification. The courses we’ve linked below are beginner Level 1 courses to introduce you to that area of the industry but if dad needs more of a challenge then Level 2 and Level 3 are just as good a gift. It’s a fascinating and worthwhile journey on its own, but perhaps it could be a new project for a retired Dad, or the beginnings of a new career? There are no entry requirements, you just need a passion to learn. Click each link below to find out more.

Course: Spirits / Beer / Wine / Sake
Cost: £210-£250

Best gifts for a dad who doesn’t drink

Drydrinkers Father’s Day Gift Box

Drydrinkers Father’s Day Gift Box the father's day gift guide for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Non-alcoholic beers are still a relatively new area of the drinks industry and getting better all the time. If your Dad doesn’t drink, then a gift box like this is the ideal way to find his favourite No-Lo beer. From lagers to stouts to IPAs and exclusive brews, this special Father’s Day box has been expertly curated to fully explore this thriving scene and what a treat each can is. Click the link below for the full descriptions of the beers included!

Includes: 24 different beers, a Drydrinker beer glass worth £5.99 and a Divine chocolatier treat.
ABV: 0-0.5%
Find here: £79.95

If you’re after a drinks themed event to take your Dad out for Father’s Day and live in London, then how about this celebration and feast of London’s Urban Wine scene at Renegade? Raffles, winemakers, premium food, our very own Aidy Smith hosting and of course, tonnes of beautiful British wines.

Father's Day Gifts for Drinks Lovers

father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Sunday 18th June is Father’s Day, but don’t panic if that’s caught you off guard! We’ve pulled together a list of our favourite drinks and gifts that we think are perfect for Father’s Day gifting.

There’s something here for every budget and every drink, so there’s really no excuse to be turning up on the big day with socks as a present again (unless they’re protecting one of these delicious bottles from getting damaged that is!). Let’s get stuck in.

WHISKY

The Three Drinkers Limited Edition Red Silkie

red silkie father's day gifts for drinks lovers

If we can be so bold, we absolutely love our collaboration creation and think that whether your Dad is new to whiskey or a seasoned sipper, they will too. We’ve teamed up with the fantastic Sliabh Liag Distillers to produce Red Silkie, an Irish Whiskey that showcases the classic subtle and smoky style alongside classic fruitiness coming from our obsession with fine wine. Over in County Donegal, the blend is finished in red Pomerol barrels from Clos L’Eglise in Bordeaux creating a velvety, rich profile that is intense with red fruits, candied orange and gently smoked caramel. One last thing, £1 from every purchase goes towards the amazing mental health charity My Black Dog to support a variety of initiatives including free support for those struggling, so it’s for a good cause too!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £49.99

Old Perth Original

old perth original father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

A tribute to Perth in Scotland, this sweet Blended Malt Scotch is rich with raisins from ex-sherry cask ageing. The Christmas cake nose gives way to a buttery palate of a super comforting expression that provides a drinking experience far beyond its price point.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £36.75

Lochlea Our Barley

lochlea our barley father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This Single Malt from Lochlea is matured in ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, but also re-charred barriques for a pleasantly rounded smooth and fruity character. It carries complexity beyond its years, masterful smoothness and a light vibrance plush with honied orange, grassy malt, peppery barley, and toasted oak. And let’s not forget a rather lovely bottle perfect for gifting too.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £44.95

GIN

Audemus Pink Pepper Gin

audemus pink pepper gin father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Any of you who have tuned in to The Three Drinkers in Cognac will know how much we love Audemus. Pure innovation, Audemus’ most famous creation is this, their incredible Pink Pepper Gin. Spicy pink peppercorns lead the botanical line with cardamom and juniper, followed by baking notes of tonka and vanilla, and a more floral side with tonic. There’s a touch of warmth, florality, spice and fruitiness to this well-rounded gin that really has that special feeling in bucketloads. A must-try for any gin loving Dad.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 44%
Find here: £38

Atlas Shichimi Gin

atlas shichimi gin  father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Atlas has established a stellar reputation for exotic gins, and if you’re familiar with Japanese cooking, you might recognise shichimi as the popular spice blend used in Japan for centuries. This unusual but moreish umami profile is expanded with nori seaweed, gyokuro green tea, Sichuan peppercorn and ginger, with juniper and citrus injecting some familiar freshness. Wonderfully aromatic and warming, this is an exciting gin to try!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: £48

RUM

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva

diplomatico rum father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

This silky molasses-based Venezuelan blend uses exclusive rum reserves aged for up to 12 years before they come to rest in their charming vintage-style bottle. The mouthfeel will likely remind you of wine with a similar viscosity, with blossoming notes of toffee, orange chocolate and liquorice before an indulgent fudgy finish. Treat your Dad to the Gold Medal winner of the 2019 Rum Masters.

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £40.95 // US $41.99

Sansho Spiced Rum

sansho spiced rum father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Completely eye-catching, this stand-out spirit dresses premium English rum in Japanese flavours. The rum is packed full of vibrant and rich layers; the sansho berries provide tongue tingling peppery citrus notes, the base rum made with 100% sugar cane molasses gives a Christmas cake sweetness, the Okinawan sugar provides rich treacly layers and there is smoky soy and sesame which gives the usual tobacco and oak flavours you would expect to find in an aged rum. It is absolutely exquisite and sings with a good ginger beer and ice.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 42%
Find here: £38

VODKA

Blacklion Vodka

blacklion vodka father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

How about Europe’s first sheep’s milk vodka for Father’s Day? After tasting a sip, you might wonder why it hasn’t been done before (the awards panels certainly are!). Unbelievably smooth, the sugars-rich whey left over from the cheesemaking process is triple-distilled and triple-filtered to produce this rare, visionary, small-batch, and eco-conscious British vodka.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £6

Dimas Vodka

dimas vodka father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

If you’ve never heard of Dima’s Vodka before then allow us the pleasure of introducing, you. Hailing from Ukraine, this multi-grain mix (wheat, rye, and barley) is brimming with spice and creamy character. To complete the experience, drink alongside pickles as is the tradition!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £35

TEQUILA/MEZCAL

Ilegal Joven Mezcal

Ilegal Joven Mezcal father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Illegal’s mezcal portfolio is stunning and we could really recommend any of them, but we’ve picked out this young Joven Mezcal. Traditionally produced with roasted agave in an earthen pit, delicious notes of dried fruits and herbs come through as well as smoky, peppery agave and some caramel sweetness. The perfect present for a tequila-loving Dad who wants to dip into the underappreciated world of mezcal!

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £49.99 // US $36.99

Don Julio Tequila Blanco

Don Julio Tequila Blanco father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

When perusing quality agave concoctions, you’re never far from Don Julio. Their Blanco is bottled (and stylishly so) straight after distillation meaning it’s packed full of fresh agave flavour. There’s a subtle burst of bright citrus but overall, this is just a stunning Blanco that doesn’t shy away from agave and is one of the smoothest around.

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 38%
Find here: UK £49.99 // US $49.99

COGNAC

Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal

Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

If your Dad is a cognac drinker then you’re in luck, because with The Three Drinkers in Cognac available to watch now on Amazon Prime, we are obsessed with the stuff. The ever-reliable Rémy Martin produced this delicious VSOP to celebrate Louis XV’S decision to let them plant new vines on their land back in 1738 (which was illegal at the time). Complex fruits swirl around with orange coming to the fore, as caramel and spice intertwine harmoniously – if that doesn’t sound delicious, I don’t know what does.

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £55.74 // US $69.99

Courvoisier VSOP

Courvoisier VSOP father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

The winner of the highly regarded Master award in the Super Premium category at the Luxury Masters, this VSOP from the iconic Courvoisier has aged for around 10 years (which is well beyond the legal minimum). The fruity citrus is deep and rich, but it’s the warm notes of coffee, brown sugar, buttery toast, cinnamon, and vanilla that stand out here.

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £36.95 // US $45.99

Hermitage 10 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac

father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers Hermitage 10 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac

Hermitage is notable for doing things a little differently from most cognac houses, in that each of their bottles including this 10-year-old are single-estate and unblended. Most cognacs use eaux-de-vie from different growing areas, but sticking to one estate creates a bold and expressive mix. The roasted nuts have come through with age, as has the peppery spice and oakiness. This is the perfect present for someone who likes to take their time and sip their cognac neat.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £59.95

SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT

Grand Marnier Cuvee Louis Alexandre

father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers Grand Marnier Cuvee Louis Alexandre

Grand Marnier is another legendary creation from the cognac region, and it is in fact half cognac itself. The other half is bitter orange, and the expert blending of the two (which you can witness in our new show… hint hint ;) ) is what makes this a bartender’s favourite. Their Louis Alexandre is a little less sweet and instead drier than the original as it is in fact not a 50:50 mix but goes heavier on the cognac instead... a nod to Louis himself who liked his serve a little stronger. Pure luxury.

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £48.99 // US $69.99

Aphro Palm

Aphro Palm father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

If you want to try something completely new, look no further. Aphro is made using alcohol distilled from Palm Wine (from Palm tree trunks). This Palm Spirit is widespread across parts of West Africa, and Aphro wants to refine it for us all to enjoy. Triple distilled, it’s wonderfully smooth and infused with tropical fruits, herbs, and spices from all over the continent. ‘The Nubi’ is flavoured with pineapple, passion fruit and honey, and ‘The Moor’ is ginger xylopia Ethiopia (fruit tree) and honey. With such gorgeous bottling too, Aphro is perfect for the curious drinker.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £39.99

BEST MIXERS

Franklin and Sons

Franklin and Sons father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers

Franklin and Sons are absolute pioneers of the soft drinks space, ever since their beginnings in Victorian London. They specialise in natural and innovative flavourings with tonics, mixers, and soft drinks to suit all kinds of serves. It’s totally worth checking out their full range here, but we really recommend their warm Original Ginger Ale, sunny Sicilian Lemon, and aromatic Natural Rose Lemonade. We use them all the time and boy can they elevate a drink to that next level.

Size: 200ml
ABV: 0%
Find here: £20 24x200ml

AMAZING GLASSWARE

Glencairn Dad’s Wee Whisky Bundle

father's day gifts for drinks lovers the three drinkers Glencairn Dad’s Wee Whisky Bundle

If your Dad loves whisky, then Father’s Day may well be the perfect opportunity to fit him out with some premium glassware to enhance the drinking experience. We use the Glencairn glass not just for whisky but cognac too because it opens up the nuances in quality liquids and feels great – it’s the world’s favourite whisky glass for a reason.

Includes: Two Wee Glencairn Glasses, a Wee Glencairn Jug and a Glencairn pipette
Find here: £35 (usually more!)

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