Father's Day gift ideas for every type of dad

Whether he’s your dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle or just someone who’s always been there for you, it’s time to celebrate them this Father’s Day (June 16). But while we love our father figures, they are notoriously hard to buy for – which is why we’ve put together a guide on the best Father’s Day gifts to buy this year, with curated present suggestions for all types of dad, from the whisky connoisseur to the Guinness guzzler.

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With a light body that becomes pleasantly oily, the Lagavulin 8-Year-Old palate boasts a magnificently full-on Lagavulin taste that’s somehow even bigger than you expect.

The Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky will seriously impress any whisky-loving dad. Presented in a beautiful maritime gift box with the option of free engraving, this is a great keepsake present. With a famously rich ad powerful peat-smoke flavour with a warm peppery finish, it can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or shaken into a Whisky Sour.

Looking for a seriously special gift for dad? Whether he’s also celebrating a milestone birthday or you want a keepsake for a new dad, Johnnie Walker Blue is an elegant, rare gift. Packed in an elegant gift box with the choice of engraving and an additional gift card, only 1 in 10,000 casks from our unparalleled reserves of aging Scotch is considered to have the depth of character needed to craft this exceptionally smooth whisky.

Looking for something even more special? Then gift him Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami, a limited-edition release, produced by Master Blender Emma Walker and world-renowned Chef Kei Kobayashi. Selected casks from inland and coastal distilleries are hand-picked at the height of their maturation for their unique umami profile. Only one in 25,000 casks succeeds in bringing this elusive character to life so it's a truly rare bottling.

While some whiskies thrive on the shelf – a showcase of luxury – The Singleton is for the perfect host, the person who wants to welcome you in with a drink and a joke. Smooth yet rich, a little nutty and a little fruity, The Singleton is more accessible than other whiskies, and it’s designed to be drunk with food and with friends.

Crafted by a small team of whisky-makers, using more than 30 of the finest single malt and grain whiskies from the four corners of Scotland, each matured for 12 years, this is quite literally a gift 10 years in the making. It comes at a lower price point, but make no mistake – this is a truly special scotch. This pack comes with two glasses, meaning you can share a dram with dad.

A beautifully presented gift set with two balloon glasses, the light character of the 12 Year Old Cardhu is a great choice for anyone getting started on their whisky journey. It’s best served neat in a balloon glass or with a little water – so this set truly contains everything they need for the perfect dram.

Gift dad the ability to pour the perfect pint of Guinness at home. Yes, you read that right: you can now enjoy the magic of an iconic pint of the ‘Black Stuff’ from the comfort of your own home, all thanks to Nitrosurge.

Using innovative technology which was developed after testing hundreds of prototypes for thousands of hours, the team at Guinness have created this nifty little device (and corresponding cans) that recreate the iconic two-part pour. This pack comes with four cans but the rechargeable device can be used time and time again: he simply needs to reorder the Nitrosurge cans.

If you’re looking for a slightly lower budget present, then you can simply buy dad the Nitrosurge Device. We can assure you he’ll get hours of pleasure reading into the tech behind it and trying it out. Just remember to order him some additional Nitrosurge cans: you can get these on The Bar.

A great gift for the designated driver (which let’s face it, many of our dads often are), the Guinness Draught 0.00% is specially brewed to retain the characteristic flavours of Guinness. The brewing process starts just as it always has, but with 0.0 the alcohol is gently removed through a cold filtration method. This helps to preserve its natural flavour, ensuring that the all-important sweetness of the malt, the bitterness of the hops and the unique Guinness Roasted Barley flavours are all perfectly balanced.

If you want to gift him a truly generous present, team this with the device. However, if he already has it and is running low on supplies, gift him this 24 pack of cans, specially designed to work with the Nitrosurge device. Simply connect the device to the cans, activate and pour. He might even treat you to one.

This enamel Guinness mug is a perfect collection to any Irish kitchen featuring the iconic Guinness Toucan on top of a weather vane with a pint of the Black Stuff on his beak. It’s a fun accessory for any Guinness-lover (but we wholeheartedly advise NOT drinking Guinness from it). For that, you should opt for a Guinness Pint Glass.

Does your dad fancy himself as something of a mixologist? Then gift him the perfect kit to work his magic. This beautiful gift set comes with a Parisian shaker, mixing spoon, strainer, jigger and cocktail booklet.

A brilliant choice for any gin-lover, Aviation Gin is a completely unique and distinguished gin. It has a balance of botanical flavours, juniper backbone and an enticing medley of cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla and two kinds of orange peel.

A lovely, sippable tequila, this pick from Casamigos is wonderfully oaky, with spicy caramel notes. It’s a reposado which means it’s been aged in American oak casks for seven months, meaning it has all the characteristics of a Blanco tequila, but with a heavy dose of caramel.

An elegant and sophisticated top shelf pick (that incidentally has some serious shelf appeal), Don Julio 1942 is an extravagant gift, ideal for landmark years. It is extraordinarily smooth due to longer ageing and being made from choice blue agave, which is hand-selected and grown for six to 10 years.

A great gift for an rum-lover, Zacapa Rum is an embodiment of patience, quality and master blending. Instead of molasses, it uses ‘virgin honey’ obtained from the first pressing of sugar cane. It’s then aged in the highlands of Quetzaltenango 2,300 M.A.S.L. in casks that previously held whiskies and fine wine. It might not be the first rum that springs to mind for gifting – but trust us, this is a truly unique rum that he will love.

Tanqueray No. TEN has long been the standard for premium gin, and it’s a reason why it’s the bartender’s choice. At any of the finest establishments around the world, tastemakers and master mixologists will no doubt recommend this crisp, quality gin for the perfect pour.