Best Bourbons that make great Father’s Day Gifts
If your dad is anything like ours, he owns more wacky ties and novelty socks than he’ll ever wear.
Year after year of giving the same gifts on Father’s Day might make him a little jaded. Now is the time to give him the surprise of a lifetime and hand him a gift he’ll be excited to receive. And no, we’re not talking about yet another “King of the Grill” apron and matching grilling utensils kit. We’re talking about giving him a complex, sippable, nuanced bottle of bourbon.
There are countless, balanced, noteworthy bourbons perfect for Father’s Day gift-giving. Also, since it’s a gift for your dad, don’t skimp on it. If he’s a whiskey-drinker, he’ll know that you grabbed a bottom-shelf bottle of swill and he’ll be begging you to give him a flashy tie again next year. You wouldn’t want that. There are countless bottles between $40-100 that your dad will love. We’re talking about the likes of Knob Creek, Widow Jane, Elijah Craig, and more. Keep scrolling to see some of the best and be sure to check out our Father’s Day Gift Guide for more ideas for dad.
Bärenjäger Honey Bourbon
The only imported honey bourbon where American heritage meets 18th-century Germany, Bärenjäger Honey Bourbon is a delicious blend of premium honey liqueur infused with American bourbon whiskey. Produced in Germany by Schwarze & Schlicte with over 350 years of distilling tradition, this smooth, all natural bourbon stands out from competitors.
Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity
Jefferson’s Bourbon, a pioneer in the bourbon category and well-known for its boundary-pushing approach to whiskey blending and unique maturation, has proudly debuted Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity. Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity is a fully matured Kentucky straight bourbon finished in Singapore’s extreme heat and humidity to deliver a rich, textured, and completely unique tasting experience.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
While Elijah Craig Small Batch is an exceptional bottle of bourbon, your dad deserves a little more. That’s where Elijah Craig Barrel Proof comes in. Like the flagship small batch bottle, every batch is slightly different. This award-winning whiskey is a potent 120-130-proof and uncut, unfiltered, and added directly to the bottle from the barrel. The result is a complex, sippable whiskey with notes of fresh leather, toffee, cinnamon, vanilla, and peppery rye spice.
Widow Jane Aged 10 Years
This 91-proof bourbon is a marriage of Widow Jane’s rarest straight bourbon. Each one was matured for a minimum of ten years in charred oak barrels. It’s made in 5-barrel batches and it’s non-chilled filtered and proofed using mineral water. The result is a complex, rich, nuanced whiskey with notes of dried cherries, butterscotch, candied orange peels, vanilla, and wintry spices.
Knob Creek 12 Year
If your dad is a fan of bourbon, he’s going to enjoy receiving a bottle of Knob Creek 12-Year for Father’s Day. This popular, small-batch, 100-proof whiskey has a mash bill of 77% corn, 13% rye, and 10% malted barley. It’s matured for at least twelve full years in new, charred American oak barrels. This results in a whiskey with notes of toasted marshmallows, vanilla beans, sticky toffee, oak, and peppery rye. It’s best when enjoyed slowly and neat.
Bib & Tucker 6 Year
If you’ve never heard of Bib & Tucker, the time is right to get on board. Your day will enjoy this 6-year-old bourbon so much that it might make you want to buy a bottle of your own. This 92-proof bourbon was matured for at least six years in charred oak barrels. It’s well-known for its flavor profile of candied pecans, vanilla beans, leather, toffee, and rich oak.
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