Father, teacher, best friend, coach, chauffeur, role model, or the man who slips you a $50 bill because he knows you’re a #strugglingmillennial — this Father’s Day, the greatest truism is some gifts are great but some can be even better. We believe they’re the kind where you’ve considered what kind of man your dad is (is he a chill dad or is he a cool dad?) to show him that you’re capable of doing something right.
An added bonus to this whisky gifting guide is that any of these bottles are useful for you too — enjoyable from your first sip down to the bottom of a dram. Also, you are your father’s child after all and will probably enjoy sharing the same bottle.
If you have some time, take a scroll through this story to figure out what kind of dad he is. If not, here is a handy infographic to find out exactly the kind of personality your Dad has and the recommended whisky that he might love. It clocks in under three minutes including the time for you to figure out his card details — taking the pain out of choosing the perfect gift for a deserving dad.
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For the Affable Dads
Some dad (bless them) are incredibly friendly as they are generous in spirit. Hence, a generous spirit demands an equally generous pour to be shared amongst sips. The Glenfiddich Our Original Twelve — also nicknamed “The Best Dram In the Valley” — this Highland malt tastes of sweet, subtle notes of pear and oak paired with a long smooth and mellow finish. In fact, it’s even going to convince pops if he’s not already a fan.
Shop the Glenfiddich Our Original Twelve at 1855 The Bottle Shop or Alcohol Delivery with both sites offering Father’s Day promotions.
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For the Bold Progressive Dads
The Glenfiddich Our Solera Fifteen is silky smooth and full-bodied, satisfyingly rich with lingering sweetness and spiciness. It is finished in a Solera vat after all — like a cool dad whose natural direction is against the grain and who is also always up for something different. Be ready to debate your decisions, if dad ever feels challenged about his.
Shop the Glenfiddich Our Solera Fifteen at 1855 The Bottle Shop or Alcohol Delivery with both sites offering Father’s Day promotions.
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For the Self-Assured Dad
The man who knows the difference between cutlery and utensils or has the distinct ability to pronounce even the most obscure European film director’s name will appreciate the luxurious and silky finish of the Glenfiddich Our Small Batch Eighteen. Every expectation met of what a good whisky (modern, complex and versatile — just like the self-assured dad himself) is due to the fact that it has been specifically produced in small batches with complex layers of dried fruit, candy peel and elegant oak.
Shop the Glenfiddich Our Small Batch Eighteen at 1855 The Bottle Shop or Alcohol Delivery with both sites offering Father’s Day promotions.
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For the Dad Who Loves Tradition
The man who values heritage over the flash and legacy versus the flashes-in-the-pan knows what is good for him. And good is The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old, a whisky that has been matured in two different wood types — the first, a traditional casket softens the mouthfeel of the whisky and the second, sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour.
Shop The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 year old at 1855 The Bottle Shop or Alcohol Delivery with both sites offering Father’s Day promotions.
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For the Dad Who Never Stops Exploring
The dad who goes against the grain (A trip to Milan? No thanks, he wants to go horseback riding in Abruzzo) will appreciate The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old. They have been matured in traditional oat whisky casks before being ported to casks that previously held Caribbean rum. The taste? Vanilla and sweet oak. The character? Incredibly fruity. The mood of the bottle? Adventurous just like how dad is going to want to drink it.
Shop The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old at 1855 The Bottle Shop or Alcohol Delivery with both sites offering Father’s Day promotions.
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For the Dad Who has Built A Legacy
Technically speaking, this is the dad who really has done it all in life (these legacies are believed to be stored in something called a photobook) without breaking a sweat — including parenthood. However, has he discovered what makes The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year Old so irresistibly delicious? The secret is in how it has matured in two different types of casks — richness versus complexity and sweet vanilla notes versus crispy green apple.
Shop The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year Old at 1855 The Bottle Shop or Alcohol Delivery with both sites offering Father’s Day promotions.
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For the Coolest Dad On the Block
The Dad who somehow has a more vibrant social life than you already knows what’s great about the classic Monkey Shoulder whisky — it’s rich; it’s vibrant; it’s fruity and mellow. In fact, it even mixes well — like the cool dad with a pretty busy social life. He’s even made friends with your school teacher, a testament to how cool he really is.
Shop Monkey Shoulder at 1855 The Bottle Shop or Alcohol Delivery with both sites offering Father’s Day promotions.
Once you’re done with this father’s day whisky gifting guide, click here to catch up with our June/July 2021 issue.
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