HOMBRE Father’s Day Gift Guide: SPIRITS
14 Jun 2018 by HOMBRE in Cuisine, General, Gift Guide, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits
Spirits are a smart option Dad. Whisky, wine, tequila, bourbon, mezcal…these are some of the drinks that kick any celebration up a notch. 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 recognised 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
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 Barrel Proof (PREMIUM)
The closest thing one can get to drilling into a barrel and drinking the whiskey straight. It’s the interaction of the whiskey, the wood and the environment that creates barrel-to-barrel nuances, varied proof from 125 to 140, and brings out distinct flavor profiles that transcends ordinary and becomes Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof.
$65.
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
$49.99
Laphroaig Select Scotch Whisky is a blend that brings the world’s favorite Laphroaig expressions together. The result is an exquisite new Laphroaig expression with an additional layer of complexity and depth. More approachable than the average Laphroaig, Select is the perfect introduction for aspiring Scotch drinkers.
$54.99
Laphroaig Lore — For Dads Who Like Their Spirits Strong + Rich (SRP: $149.99)
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.
Classic, reliable, your go-to guy?
Like Dad, theSpeyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the go-to choice. Always reliable, and trustworthy (just like Dad), Speyburn 10 offers a classic Speyside experience with its medium-bodied, delicate and fruity character with that hint of peat Dad loves. Always a favorite, thanks to its consistent quality and outstanding reviews (93 points from the Wine Enthusiast) Speyburn 10 is easy-going and ready to be the single malt Dad loves year round.
$29.
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 2007
Bollinger’s prestige Champagne offers lovely aromatic fullness on the palate with honey flavors and a smooth chalky texture; candied lemon notes. Cellar-aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation, this luxury bottle of champagne has a uniquely fresh finish. La Grande Année made its screen premier in James Bond’s Casino Royale.
$155/bottle or $350/magnum
Dad-Worthy Splurge:
Aged more than three times then required by the appellation, a true wine alchemy, this is the result of Madame Bollinger’s great vision. An expert wine with aromas enhanced by its exceptionally long maturation, it will last forever. Blended from Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%).
$350/bottle or $850/magnuM
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
VODKA
ABSOLUT ELYX Luxury Vodka – and Charity
Absolut’s new luxury vodka, Elyx is known as the best tasting vodka on the market (we can attest to this after a blind taste test among the upper echelon brands available). On its own it makes for a perfect gift for any spirit connoisseur on your list. We like the brand because in addition to the pleasure it brings your taste buds, it’s also concerned about making a difference in the world communities that need it the most.
$120.
Belvedere Ginger Zest
Ginger Zest, which recently hit shelves, is a delicious and refreshing blend of tangy ginger and juicy spring lemon with a touch of grapefruit. It’s perfect for the season and warmer months ahead, with a unique flavor profile great in a wide variety of drinks.
Belvedere Ginger Zest is available in 750mL/$29.99, 1L/$38.99 and 1.75L/$49.99 at select U.S. retailers.
WINES
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 hairGourmet Dad
Oaktown
Spice Shop
BBQ Master Spice Set
Wildwood Grilling Plank Set
Cedar, Alder, Cherry, Maple, and Hickory
Chef Michael Symon Cookbook
Playing With Fire
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
Lasorda Family Wines
Hit it out of the park this year with the perfect gift for dad, Lasorda Family Wines.
Founded by Baseball Hall Of Fame manager, Tommy Lasorda of The Los Angeles Dodgers, this wine is an ideal gift for the sports-loving dad. Sip on Chardonnay drawn from the Monterey appellation, or enjoy the Cabernet Sauvignon harvested from the rolling vineyards of Paso Roble- all while watching the games.
What better way to celebrate dad this year than by gifting him with wine from a baseball legend?
$19.99 and $24.99
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio:
For lighter fare Dad may enjoy a white wine, but not all white wines drink the same. Long recognized for producing Pinot Grigio of the highest caliber, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio is crisp and clean, with subtle fruit flavors and balanced acidity, perfect for sipping on its own or to pair with cheese and crackers, seafood, chicken, salads and white-sauce pasta.
$12
ACCESSORIES
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.