Spirits for Father’s Day

Nothing makes a more perfect gift for Father’s Day than a bottle of liquor. Face it, your day had to deal with you growing up, he deserves a stiff drink. He doesn’t want another frickin’ tie, he needs a bottle of whiskey. Our friends at Diageo have four different products that fit the bill this Father’s Day. Whether you are prepared to go big or need an affordable idea this year, the spirits below are some of our favorites, and sure to be a hit with dear old dad. You have to make up for years of handmade gifts somehow…

Captain Morgan 1671 Commemorative Blend

Made with fine St. Croix rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN® 1671 Commemorative Blend Spiced Rum is instilled with a unique blend of spices that provide a luxurious, full-bodied flavor. Finished through Spanish Oak, the commemorative blend contains palatable elements derived from the type of barrels that were believed to have been on board The Satisfaction.

• 70 proof
• Suggested Retail Price $19.99

George Dickel No. 12

A whisky that uses older whiskies to create deeper, more assertive flavors and an incredibly smooth finish, George Dickel No. 12 is refined with hints of vanilla and a dry crisp finish– a result of our charcoal mellowing process.

• 90 proof
• Suggested Retail Price $24.99

Bulleit Rye

Bulleit Rye is a straight rye whiskey, offering a 95% rye mash whiskey (5% malted barley) which makes it among the highest American rye whiskeys on the market. A smooth entry, bolstered by sweet tones of maple and oak, Bulleit Rye has a long, satiny, woody / resiny, light toffee finish with no burn in the throat.

• 90 proof
• Suggested Retail Price $27.99

Barterhouse Whiskey

Barterhouse Whiskey is one of the first releases from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company. Aged  20 years, Barterhouse Whiskey begins with a soft and elegant nose reminiscent of warm spice, biscuit and buttercream and pays off cunningly with a mellow taste of roasted grains and charred oak. The taste concludes with a pleasurable finish of spice and brown sugar.

• 90.2 proof
• Suggested Retail Price $75