HOMBRE Father’s Day Gift Guide: SPIRITS
14 Jun 2019 by HOMBRE in Cuisine, Decorating, Fame, General, Gift Guide, Home, Money, Pleasure, Power, Products, Spirits
What better way to celebrate dad than with his favorite spirit? Cognac, Whisky, Wine, Tequila, Champagne…Whatever your budget – or his taste – we have something for you…and Dad.
Hennessy VSOP Privilege
Inspired by a cognac created in 1817 in response to a request from the future king of England, George IV, Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège has built its reputation across nearly 2 centuries. Today Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège has become established as the world’s favorite VSOP Cognac, and is recognized for its harmonious and well-structured blend. If it’s good enough for the King of England, it’s good enough for the king in your life.
$59.99
Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège ‘Oh So Classic Cocktails’ Mixology Kit
Hennessy’s new ‘Oh So Classic Cocktails’ Mixology Kit celebrates the Golden Age of Cocktails with a sophisticated mixology offering perfect for the Cognac lover and cocktail connoisseur dad. Just in time for Father’s Day, the release focuses on a New Orleans classic cocktail that’s transcended time: the famous Sazerac, created in 1850 by inspired mixologist Aaron Bird and named after the famous bar in Louisiana. The limited-edition kit features all the tools for dad to create the perfect Sazerac: 750ml bottle, recipe, classic cocktail stirring glass and an elegant bar spoon.
Available at retailers nationwide – $60
Hennessy X.O Ice Experience Gift Set
An essential addition to any spirit aficionado’s bar cart, the Hennessy X.O Ice Experience Gift Set features a 750ml bottle and unique gift box that transforms into a modern ice bucket perfect for serving X.O over ice while entertaining. Created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for the enjoyment of his family and friends, Hennessy X.O was the first “Extra Old” Cognac ever invented that established the category. When served over ice, the subtle flavors of Hennessy X.O are released for a multi-faceted, sensorial taste experience.
Available at retailers nationwide – $200
Hennessy Paradis Impérial NEW Crystal Decanter
A discerning dad knows that a remarkable gem deserves any equally memorable setting. Internationally acclaimed artist Arik Levy has designed a new crystal decanter for Hennessy’s crown jewel, Paradis Impérial. The striking vessel balances curve and tension with a faceted design that captures subtle variations in lighting to enhance the Cognac’s golden color. A contemporary and rare Cognac, Hennessy Paradis Impérial defies preconceptions about old Cognacs with its pale color and very precise, non-traditional taste: the golden hue is unprecedented for eaux-de-vie of this age.
Available at fine retailers nationwide now – $3,000.
The Ultimate: The Paradis Impérial Trunk Created by Louis Vuitton. Now available, the travel case and bar retails for $273,000.
This ultimate status symbol is handcrafted to order in France, adorned in the highest-grade leather, bearing Louis Vuitton trademark monogram pattern. Standing 1.5 meters long, the trunk opens to reveal four magnum-sized crystal decanters of Paradis Impérial — Hennessy’s most exclusive release. It features eau-de-vie aged for more than a century in French oak, sourced from one of the oldest barrel houses in the world. Artist Arik Levy redesigned the crystal earlier this year, evoking a graceful sensuality, and marked by a faceted veneer and broad feminine shoulders. $273,000.
The Nomad Case is also available for $84,000.
BOURBON/ WHISKEY/ WHISKY/ SCOTCH
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
The ultimate luxury and rare Scotch whisky blend with a smooth taste and custom engraving available.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label sets the standard, a blend of the rarest malts from hand-selected casks across Scotland.
You can immortalize your father’s most treasured life lessons and meaningful moments with a personalized, engraved bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label this Father’s Day. You can order your customized engraved bottle online here for home delivery.
$225.
Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey
This new entry to the Jack Daniel’s portfolio officially launched just a couple of months ago.
Bringing an exclusive and luxury taste profile to the family of brands, Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold attests to the craftsmanship behind the bottle with its double-barreled aging that creates a fusion between a warm maple and toasted oak finish.
This refined expression of our original Tennessee Whiskey is twice charcoal mellowed to be luxuriously smooth and extra matured in golden-hued maple barrels for a rich, warm finish. Available only in select markets around the world. Flavors of oak, honey, maple, and fruit. $85.95
Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
Treat your dad, husband, brother, grandpa, uncle, or favorite mentor to a whiskey from Tennessee with a truly unique history…
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is inspired by the best whiskey-maker the world never knew, the first African-American master distiller on record in the US, Nathan “Nearest” Green. Considered the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey, it was Green who first taught a young orphaned Jack Daniels how to distill whiskey all those years ago.
Today, to honor this incredible man, Green’s legacy has been bottled in the form of Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey. The spicy caramel with hints of maple taste of this award-winning whiskey are delicious neat, over ice, or mixed up in a cocktail, perfect to mix up for all the impactful men in your life this Father’s Day. Age: Blend of 8-11 YO whiskey. $59.95
Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is the best recognized of all Islay malts and is Laphroaig’s flagship expression. Laphroaig 10 Year
Laphroaig Lore — For Dads Who Like Their Spirits Strong + Rich
As its name suggests, Laphroaig Lore was created by distillery manager, John Campbell, to honor the passing of knowledge, skill and tradition from generation to generation of Laphroaig distillery managers and custodians. Rich and deep with distinctive smoke, peat and seaside minerality, the expression is unmistakably Laphroaig and the richest of all Laphroaig expressions. $149.99
The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve
Beginning its journey in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the liquid has been split equally, with half remaining in American white oak and half continuing its maturation in aged Tawny port pipes from W & J Graham’s vineyard in Portugal. The port casks add decadent plum and chocolate notes to the whisky. The influence of Port casks can also be seen in some of their most celebrated bottlings including The King Alexander, The Dalmore 25, 35 and 45 Year. $99.00
For the Dad Who Is A True Knob Creek Fan – Knob Creek 25th Anniversary Bourbon
Dad isn’t the only one who’s celebrating – Knob Creek Bourbon turns 25 this year and is honoring this milestone with a special limited release that is the truest expression of Knob Creek’s big, full flavor. As a single barrel, uncut and unfiltered offering, each bottle of Knob Creek 25th Anniversary Bourbon will feature nuanced flavors while staying true to the overall flavor profile.
$129.99
CHAMPAGNE
Luxury Champagne House Bollinger has an undisputed reputation for crafting powerful, sophisticated and complex Pinot Noir-forward wines, perfect as a gift for the daring dad.
Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
A true icon among non-vintage Champagnes, Special Cuvée is the result of delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, including some aged in magnums for more than 15 years in Bollinger’s cellars. Special Cuvée with a rich, Pinot Noir-forward profile is a James Bond-worthy bubbly bold enough for sophisticated dads.
$79/bottle or $175/magnum
Bollinger La Grande Année 2008
A true wine lover’s Champagne, La Grande Année is only produced when the harvest reaches a perfect balance. The 2008 harvest resulted in a wine of infinite depth, concentration and freshness. Made of roughly two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay, the liquid ferments entirely in oak barrels, then undergoes a second fermentation – under cork instead of crown capsule and spends over 9 years on the lees. Every bottle then has to be hand-riddled and hand-disgorged. The entire process prioritizes quality over efficiency, a hallmark of the House’s iconic luscious style. The resulting core flavors of pastry and candied orange and aforementioned aromas of honey, gingerbread and cinnamon make for a effervescent finish on the palate and the ultimate Champagne. $170.
MEZCAL
Creyente Mezcal Joven, is a new entry to the fine spirits world. This is an unprecedented union of two 100% Espadín agave mezcals from two Oaxaca regions: the rich soils of Tlacolula and the wild, mountainous terrain of Yautepec. It was created by Pedro Mateo and Mijail Zarate, a pair of legendary mezcaleros with individual styles who worked together on this ultra-premium blend.
Available in select U.S. Markets
$49.99
TEQUILA1800 Tequila Milenio – For the Luxury Tequila Connoisseur
1800 Milenio is a super premium extra-aged tequila, finished in French Cognac barrels and also what we like to call, “tequila for the whisky drinker.” Milenio comes from 250 years of family traditions and eleven generations of Expert Tequileros and represents the best of avant-garde aging and distillation techniques. It’s Premium extra-aged Añejo tequila, matured for forty months in American Oak barrels. Surprisingly balanced, soft and unique flavor with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and caramel.
$225.00
DELEÓN Platinum Tequila
DeLeón Platinum Tequila is a provocative Blanco with a rich, complex agave honey that is slow-fermented and twice-distilled. Exquisite highland agaves are slowly roasted in traditional ovens for a subtle taste profile with a whisper of sweet agave, citrus, warm spice and smooth vanilla on the finish.
$60.
DON JULIO 1942
Aged for a minimum of two and a half years in American white-oak barrels, Don Julio 1942 pays tribute to the year that Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey. Distinguished and refined, this special Añejo is produced in small batches and reflects Don Julio González’s life-long passion for making the highest quality tequila. Its sweet and complex aroma complements an equally intriguing range of flavors including hints of warm oak, pepper and cinnamon. Extraordinarily smooth, with astonishing depth, it is best enjoyed neat in a snifter.
$125.
www.donjulio.com
Marshall Davis Pinot Noir
For the dad who is serious about his wine, gifting him a bottle of the new Marshall Davis 2016 Cask Series Pinot Noir is a no-brainer. This unique wine, made from one single bottling from one large format barrel, is sure to impress him. On the nose are hints of truffle, coffee with cream, Christmas spice, and dark cherry. On the palate, you can expect notes of deep red fruit, tobacco, and a silky texture. $45.
Josh Cellars Wine is partnering with mobile gift-giving app, Giftagram, to offer three curated gift boxes that celebrate dad in distinct and thoughtful ways.
Through the app’s Father’s Day gifting hub, consumers can purchase and send the gift boxes, priced at $99 each. Custom packaged in a limited edition box, each include the new Josh Cellars Paso Robles Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon among other sought-after items from top brands.
Travel Dad
Shinola
Linen journal
Away Dopp Kit
Toiletry travel bag
Malin+Goetz Essentials Kit
Personal care products for face, body and hairWine Lover Dad
Sempli Cupa-Vino
Hand-blown stemless wine glass
RBT
Wing Corkscrew
For more on Josh Wines and the Gift Selections above visit www.joshcellars.com
ACCESSORIES
The ultimate Flaviar Home Bar
Make up for abusing your Dad’s bar when you lived at home, by treating him to the ultimate Home Bar now you’re grown.
The Flaviar Bar includes everything Dad needs to start his own home bar, a bar cart handcrafted in Europe and assembled here in the US, and quality barware and glassware for mixing up and serving drinks. It is available fully stocked with The Flaviar Awards 2019 winners if you want to from zero to awesome home bar in just a few days.
The Flaviar Bar includes:
1 x Bar Cart stunning industrial design, handcrafted in Europe and assembled in the US, including a pleated, hand-polished concrete plate which is a work of art. There is an option to personalize the bar with a name plate.
Plus, premium Barware & Glassware
- 2 x whisky tumblers
- 2 x Glencairn whisky nosing glasses
- 2 x martini glasses
- Rose gold shaker
- Rose gold bar spoon
- Rose gold jigger
- Rose gold strainer
- Mixing glass
The Flaviar Bar is $759 fully stocked, or $489 without the bottles (10% discount for Flaviar members) https://www.flaviar.com/flaviar-bar
The gift that keeps on giving: Flaviar annual membership
This is the gift that keeps on giving. Give your Dad the keys to a modern-day speakeasy, providing exclusive access to the finest and rarest spirits out there. Membership includes a quarterly spirits delivery designed to help him discover new favorites, there’s a tasting box with 3 x vials of fine spirits plus he can choose 1 full size premium bottle per quarter to keep his home bar well stocked. Just make sure you pop round, once in a while, to enjoy the spoils for a real win-win.
Joining this members-only spirits community also allows your Dad access to The Vault, where all the super hard to find spirits are hiding, first dibs on extremely limited run private bottlings and to be treated to a range of bespoke tastings and events.
$300 per year or $95.00 per quarter
KingsBottle: Wine and Beverage Coolers
Traditionally, there have been wine connoisseurs and beer connoisseurs, which means two different storage temperatures. KingsBottle is proud to break this tradition with their innovative dual temperature wine and beverage coolers. Now you can enjoy an icy cold beer or a gently chilled bottle of wine all from the same unit.
So whether dad is a wine, beer or soda drinker, KingsBottle has the right beverage cooler. Load-bearing, strong and non-warping hard wood designer shelves optimized for maximum bottle capacity and designed with standard Bordeaux, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Champagne/Sparkling Wine bottles in mind
$4,495.