When you’re a little kid it’s so much fun trying to wear your father’s shoes around the house. It isn’t until you become an adult that you realize exactly how hard it is to truly fill those shoes. Sometimes the everyday monotony disguises how challenging the twenty-four seven job really is. Being a father is choosing to be someone’s daily hero. From easy childhood moments of tying your shoes, making sure you get home from school safely, double checking that the doors are locked at night, to the more tumultuous teenage years of talking you through a heartbreak, giving advice for your future and picking you up from parties you weren’t supposed to be going to. Dads provide the emotional and practical wall of defense on the daily.
Even Hollywood has taken to shining a spotlight on father figures who choose to step up and take on the challenge. In particular the success of two shows starring Pedro Pascal, in “The Last Of Us”, the thriller based on the mega hit video game, and, of course, the “Mandalorian”, which every Star Wars watching, baby Yoda loving person (which is pretty much every person) has seen. And, what is incredibly special about the premise of these two shows is the focus of choosing to be someone’s Father, even if not biologically. The self-sacrifice and one hundred percent dedication to a child who needs you. It’s a beautiful and timeless archetype that each and every one of us needs in our lives. And it has clearly resonated in our culture.
So, let’s be sure to say thank you to our Dads for the big things and the little things because they mean everything. Here is a list of some gift ideas Dads will love.
ARDBEG SCOTCH WHISKEY
A serious grown-up drink if there ever was one. Ordering a Scotch neat is as manly as it gets. If you’re looking for something that will impress a seasoned Scotch connoisseur, we recommend gift wrapping a bottle of Ardbeg Ten Years Old Scotch Whiskey. Ardbeg, a cornerstone in the Scotch industry, has over 200 years of business on the beautiful Scottish island of Islay. Ardbeg first topped a million litres of production per year back in 1887. Their unique Ten Years Old Scotch Whiskey is a full bodied, extremely peaty, smoky and complex single malt that is ready to roll up it’s sleeves and get down to business. No timid spirits here. The long-lasting finish is smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.
BACCARAT HARMONIE TUMBLER
Timeless and tasteful, Baccarat is a brand that needs no introduction. You’re in good company with this heritage crystal Maison. Found in historical castles, exclusive clubs and modern homes whose owners enjoy a refined experience of daily luxuries. The scarlet red box of Baccarat is gifting perfection. The classic Harmonie Tumbler is an excellent gift of beautiful, heavy weighted, cut crystal where you can enjoy the spirit of your choice in cinematic glory, Mad Men style.
HATOZAKI WHISKEY
A Japanese cousin to the Scottish variety, Hatozaki Finest Whiskey, from the Akashi Sake Brewery, is a youthful interpretation of the spirit. Easily drinkable and perfect to create those summertime highballs.
A wise choice for highballs, Hatozaki Finest Whisky, with a minimum malt whisky content of 40%, has a delicate roundness with a rich backbone of malt whisky, offering cereal notes and gentle sweetness. Aged for up to 12 years and created through a two-stage blending process. Never colored or unchill-filtered.
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PAT LA FRIEDA STEAKS
You can take the man out of the forest, but you can’t take the forest out of the man. For all those Dads who hear the call of the wild perhaps the best Father’s Day gift is an afternoon grilling with his children. Fire, Food and Family. What’s not to love? The fourth-generation company, Pat LaFrieda is America’s number one meat purveyor of the finest quality, restaurant grade, all American raised and grazed meats. From all-beef hotdogs to massive 30-day aged tomahawk steaks that can be engraved with “#1 Dad” or “Happy Father’s Day”, to even more colorful expressions, there is a grilling option for everyone. Fans of premium steak will enjoy their merchandise, gift cards, or even a little light reading.
WILLIAMS SONOMA GRILLING TOOLS
Families across America love Williams Sonoma for their top-tier kitchen tools and this season they have even more gadgets for Dad’s grilling toolbox. Our favorite choices are the Adjustable Nonstick Burger Press and the Grand Grill Daddy Steam Cleaning Grill Brush for the backyard grill master who has everything.
Don’t forget to kiss the chef.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!