One Man. One Day. One Very Well-Chosen Bottle.
This Father’s Day, swap the last-minute gift panic for something that genuinely raises his spirits – literally. Whether your dad is a peat-chasing purist, a bourbon buff, a design-forward modernist, or just a gin lover in a whisky world, we’ve rounded up the finest bottles worthy of his legendary status.
From smoky Islay tasting sets to eco-conscious wheat whisky, rebellious rye to grapefruit-infused gin, this is a guide that has a dram (or two) for every kind of dad.
For the Dad Who Likes a Sweeter Dram:
The GlenDronach Aged 12 Years
Natural colour, bottled at 43%
Rich sherry cask character. Bramble, orange, chocolate praline.
Perfect for: Dads who love classic Highland warmth in every drop.
£49.75
For the Dad Who Likes an Old Fashioned
The GlenDronach Aged 15 Years
Natural colour, bottled at 46%
An elegant step up – maraschino cherry, fig, black cherry, and dark chocolate mint.
Perfect for: Dads who appreciate drama in their dram.
£88
For the Dad Who Thinks “Traditional” is Just a Suggestion:
Holyrood Distillery – Pitch
Experimental yeast, Oloroso-matured
Crafted with wine yeasts and boasting flavours of cacao, stewed fruit, and a cheeky hit of spice, this unconventional dram is one for dads who wear their rebellious streak with pride (usually under a very sensible jumper).
Perfect for: Dads who “just tinkered with the lawnmower” and ended up rebuilding it.
£64
For the Mellow Maestro Dad with a Rockstar Soul:
Green Spot Single Pot Still Whiskey
Woody, Spicy Irish Whisky
A favourite of Daniel Day-Lewis and Mick Jagger? That’s your Father’s Day flex right there. Full-bodied with green apple zing, clove, and oaky charm, this is pure Irish charisma in a glass.
Perfect for: Dads who can change a tyre while whistling a Beatles tune.
£39
For the Sentimental Storytelling Dad:
Dad’s Dram by The Whisky Exchange
Highland & Speyside blended malt
This blend was literally made for Father’s Day, with orchard fruit, toffee, and a good dose of nostalgia baked in. Best enjoyed while retelling that one camping story for the tenth time.
Perfect for: Dads with a drawer full of birthday cards they “just couldn’t throw away.”
£59.95
For the Dad Who Thinks Rye Is Underrated:
That Boutique-y Whisky Company – English Rye 8-Year-Old
Distinct, Charming, Sweet & Spicy
Rye meets a whisper of Islay peat in this vibrant, spice-kissed bottling. Toasted marzipan, mocha, and a comic-book label make it a dram with swagger.
Perfect for: Dads who still quote The Goonies and know their rye from their elbow.
£44.95
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For the Dad Who Likes His Whisky Like His Jazz – Layered and Complex:
The Lakes Distillery – Signature Single Malt
Sherry-led, bold & elegant
Made using élevage (that’s the whisky equivalent of slow-roasting your Sunday lunch), this rich, opulent dram is packed with figs, treacle and polished oak. A modern English classic.
Perfect for: Dads who own more vinyl than socks.
£85
For the Collector Dad Who Keeps the Good Stuff for “Special Occasions”:
Kingsbarns Founder’s Reserve No. 4 – 6-Year-Old
Lowland cask strength
A firecracker of a dram aged in bourbon barrels and designed for serious sipping. Best paired with chocolate orange and bragging rights.
Perfect for: Dads with spreadsheets tracking their whisky shelf.
£189.99
For the Gentleman Dad Who Likes It Smooth (but with a story):
Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Series No. 3 – Lem Tolley
Collectible Tennessee charm
A tribute to a JD legend and a silky-smooth sip of Tennessee history. Gift-boxed and nostalgia-packed.
Perfect for: Dads who prefer their dessert served over a single cube.
£159.99
For the Coastal Dreamer Dad:
Rosemullion Single Malt Whisky
Smooth, grainy, with creamy texture
This Cornish coastal dram brings the sunshine, with banana chips, nutty notes, and a hint of milky coffee. It’s youthful, fresh, and just a little savoury. Like beach walks and bonfire chats – bottled.
Perfect for: Dads who talk about retiring to the seaside (but never will).
£20.00 – £47.50
For the Dad Who Deserves a Work of Art (and a Gold Medal):
Forest Whisky Porcelain Bottle – Blend Number Twenty Six
MASTERS Award-winning English whisky
Fermented with wild yeast, aged under the Cat & Fiddle, and rested in new English oak – this award-winning whisky is as elegant as it is delicious. Add in a hand-glazed porcelain bottle with gold detailing and it’s almost too pretty to open. Almost.
Perfect for: Dads who appreciate fine things – and love to brag about them at dinner.
£59.50
For the Dad Who’s All About Subtle Elegance:
Bushmills 15-Year-Old Single Malt
Exclusive to Sainsbury’s & Tesco
Finished in rare Cognac casks, this smooth Irish single malt delivers soft spice, caramelised pear, and a whisper of oak. A classy dram with just the right amount of flair.
Perfect for: Dads who iron their T-shirts and own a monogrammed golf towel.
£49.50
For the Altitude-Seeking, Pinot-Loving Dad:
The Falcon – Cardrona Distillery
New Zealand Single Malt – Aged in ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry, ex-Pinot Noir casks
This isn’t just a whisky – it’s a high-flying flavour journey. Hailing from New Zealand’s Cardrona Valley, The Falcon blends altitude-driven complexity with wine-cask finesse. Think burnt toffee, vanilla cream, sun-scorched nectarine and pepper, all in one exquisite bottle.
Perfect for: Dads who quote The Lord of the Rings and actually know where it was filmed.
£145.75
For the Bourbon Dad Who Plays It Cool:
Never Say Die – Small Batch Bourbon
75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Mellow spice, caramel, vanilla and just 2,750 bottles per batch. Approachable but never boring.
Perfect for: Dads who call bourbon “America’s greatest export” (after Bruce Springsteen).
£60.95
For the Peat-Obsessed Dad:
The Premium Islay Whisky Tasting Set
Six Samples of Scotland’s Finest
Six wax-sealed 30ml samples of smoky, stormy Islay glory:
- Bowmore 15
- Bunnahabhain 18
- Caol Ila Distillers Edition
- Kilchoman Batch Strength
- Laphroaig 18
- Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Port Cask 12
Perfect for: Dads who think “medicinal” is a tasting note.
£44.95
For the Modern Dad Who’s Into Design, Stories, and Big Flavour:
NEIT Irish Whiskey
Mellow Spice & Toffee Dream
Ireland meets Italy in this sleek new whiskey brand breaking all the rules.
• Mellow Spice: 10-year grain, Moscatel-finished. Vanilla, orange, herbs, nutmeg.
• Toffee Dream: Bourbon-matured malt blend. Pear, vanilla, candied ginger.
Stylish, progressive, and surprisingly deep – just like Dad.
Perfect for: Dads who collect beautiful bottles and stories.
From £75
For the Sustainable Sophisticate Dad:
Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Whisky
Kentucky born and bred
Wheat whisky from estate-grown soft red winter wheat, aged 7–8 years and bottled at 57.4% cask strength. Honeyed toffee, chocolate-covered cherries, toasted pecans and apple pie spice – plus serious eco-credentials. Exclusive to Selfridges
Perfect for: Dads who compost, wear good boots, and sip with purpose.
£105
For the Dad Who’s Definitely a Gin Guy:
Bathtub Gin Grapefruit & Rosemary
Handwrapped and Wax Dipped in Kent
Bright, zesty, and refreshingly floral – infused with natural grapefruit and rosemary. Serve with tonic and a big pink grapefruit wedge.
Perfect for: Dads who like their drinks crisp, botanical and brunch-appropriate.
£34.95
Final Toast:
This guide has it all – whisky for the dreamers, the daring, the data-driven and the deeply sentimental. And gin for the dads who prefer botanicals over barrels. However your dad drinks, this is the year to skip the golf socks and upgrade to something he’ll actually want to pour.
To the fathers, father figures, grill kings, bedtime story champions and DIY legends – we raise our glasses to you.
Happy Father’s Day!
