10 Father's Day gifts for whiskey lovers

Best Father's Day gifts for whiskey lovers

Whiskey is the unofficial drink of kings, but it's also big with dads everywhere. If your dad loves casket-aged spirits, we've compiled 10 of the coolest whiskey gifts that he'd love to receive this Father's Day on June 18.

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Whether your dad only drinks single malt or if he's more of a Jack and Coke sort of dude, he'll love this selection of gifts curated to satisfy any and all whiskey fans this Father's Day.

1. Whiskey Appreciation Man Crate

For a show-stopping gift box

For whiskey lovers, this Man Crate has it all. It comes with two personalized glasses and a matching decanter, coasters, ice sphere molds, and a whiskey-drinking journal. There are also three different tasty mixed nuts that make for perfect pairings.

$160 at Man Crates

2. Dragon Glassware diamond-shaped cocktail whiskey glasses

For an eye-catching glass

Is there a more appropriate glass for drinking whiskey? The Dragon Glassware diamond shape doesn't just look fancy, it's made to aerate whiskey as it's poured to bring out its flavor. It's great for whiskey, but it's equally well-suited for serving scotch, brandy, wine, and just about any and all fancy spirits. It's available in two styles, clear and rainbow iridescent.

$35 at Amazon

3. Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey with two ceramic mugs

For a budget-friendly gift

You may not be able to afford to buy dad a bottle of William Larue Weller but you can still give him a heartfelt whiskey gift for Father's Day. This gift box comes with a bottle of Bulleit whiskey and two ceramic mugs with the same iconic orange branding.

$30 at Reserve Bar

4. Flaviar Grilled and Distilled Box

For a perfect BBQ pairing

Cheese is an excellent pairing with wine, but whiskey's perfect pairing is smoked meats. This Flaviar gift box comes with ten different award-winning whiskeys that pair beautifully with pulled pork, brisket, and all manner of barbecue. It also comes with a cookbook by barbecue champion Tuffy Stone and two spice rubs and barbecue sauce so your dad can smoke a big batch of Q at home. To top it all off, it also comes with a year's membership to Flaviar, so dad can keep trying new whiskeys every month.

$199 at Flaviar

5. Dewar’s 19 Year Old “The Champions Edition” whiskey

For a complex whiskey

If your dad is looking for a new whiskey with award-winning greatness, the 2023 Dewar's 19 Year Old "The Champions Edition" is equal parts smooth and complex. This whiskey has notes of red berries and black cherries, with a fruit finish and a delicate hint of nutmeg, making it not just delicious, but Father's Day gift-worthy.

$75 at Reserve Bar

6. Bevridge American Single Malt Tasting Kit by Whisky Live

For adventurous drinkers

If your dad is looking for new whiskeys to try, this gift set comes with 10 different whiskeys worth falling in love with. Each of the whiskeys are popular and respected single malt offerings including Virginia Distillery Company Courage & Conviction Sherry Cask and Boulder American Single Malt Whiskey Peated.

$240 at Reserve Bar

7. Strongwater Old Fashioned cocktail syrup

For a worthy mixer

If your dad is going to use a mixer, he should use one that is worthy of his favorite whiskey. Strongwater Old Fashioned mix is made from high-quality ingredients including rocky mountain water, organic demerara sugar, orange peel, cherries, and bitter herbs, to make a no-nonsense mixer that pairs well with whiskey, bourbon, or rye.

$22 at Amazon

8. Amazing Items Personalized 5-Piece Whiskey Decanter Set

For a great personalized gift

Nothing makes for a more heartfelt gift like something with your dad's name or initials on it. This whiskey decanter set comes with four glasses and a decanter with one of nine personalized designs etched into the glassware. It's one of our favorite decanter sets with a surprising level of quality, especially for its price.

$60 at Amazon

9. Asobu whiskey glass with an insulated stainless steel sleeve

For keeping whiskey chilled

Drinking whiskey cold is tricky because you often have to water it down with extra ice. If your dad doesn't want to weaken or sully his favorite beverage with water, the Asobu whiskey glass is perfect for drinking whiskey. Its insulated 18/10 steel means he won't have to use extra ice to chill his beverage down quicker, for a purer whiskey-drinking experience.

$25 at Amazon

10. Lord's Rocks Whiskey Socks

For a whiskey spin on a classic gift

Getting new socks can actually be pretty great, especially if they come packaged in an old whiskey sleeve. This gift set comes with three pairs of dress socks with whiskey-themed designs that your dad will love. Each pair looks great, and are both comfortable and breathable for all-day wear.

$13 at Amazon