It would be a miracle if you hadn’t noticed, but we love our whisky and bourbon here at Dads Stuff HQ. So we thought we’d list some of our current favourites so if you’re looking for a gift for Dad’s Day, you might surprise him with one of these great bottles!
KENTUCKY OWL THE MAIGHSTIR EDITION
Celebrate Father’s Day in style with Kentucky Owl The Maighstir Edition, a premium bourbon crafted for the discerning connoisseur. The highly anticipated and luxurious whiskey combines 4, 5, 8, and 9-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, delivering a robust scotch-meets-bourbon experience with rich notes of caramel, toasted oak, dark chocolate, vanilla, rye spice, and citrus, balanced with hints of baking spices and dried fruit.
Perfect for savouring neat or on the rocks, The Maighstir Edition is a testament to Kentucky Owl’s legacy of craftsmanship and quality.
Give Dad the gift of elegance and sophistication.
Kentucky Owl The Maighstir Edition is extremely limited but available for purchase through boozebud.com.
$249.90 RRP
ELIJAH CRAIG STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
Surprise Dad with the robust flavours of Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey this Father’s Day. This extra-aged dark spirit pays homage to tradition with a distinctly modern twist, utilising a blend of spicy rye grains and sweet corn for the perfect balance of flavour and smoothness.
With its bold notes of toasted oak, black pepper, and cinnamon, complemented by undertones of brown sugar and nutmeg, Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey offers a dynamic tasting experience.
Whether crafting a Manhattan or enjoying it straight, this rye whiskey is sure to impress and delight Dad.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey is available for purchase throughboozebud.com.
$93.90 RRP AUD.
TEELING SMALL BATCH IRISH WHISKEY
Teeling demonstrates innovation by marrying the liquid together in Central American Rum casks for up to 12 months, giving birth to Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey. With notes of floral, vanilla sweetness, rum-raisin and allspice on the nose, the flavour profile delivers a creaminess on the palate with dried fruit, raisin and apricot character and a slight tingling spice. The finish is long and warming, which leaves a lingering sweetness, spice and notes of oak; to deliver a dram that dad will love.
Available to buy from BWS and Dan Murphy’s, RRP: $78.99.
TAMDHU 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
Back in 1897, a group of like-minded entrepreneurs came together with a shared ambition, to achieve excellence. From the perfectly located distillery by the banks of the River Spey, with spirit exclusively matured for 12 years from beginning to end in the finest Oloroso sherry casks, the Tamdhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch was born.
The Tamdhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch is the perfect gift for dad, with nosing hints of iced cinnamon rolls, orange boiled sweets, fresh sweet oak, raisins and a faint hint of mint, which works together to create a rich and enticing whisky. What follows is a silky texture that coats the mouth with flavours of banana, berry jam, malt biscuit and the classic depth you only find from a whisky matured within sherry oak. The finish is pleasantly long and balanced with ground spice, dried fruit and soft Scottish tablet, which finally unveils a mere wisp of peat smoke.
Give the gift of excellence this Father’s Day, with the Tamdhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, available to buy from BWS and Dan Murphy’s, RRP: $118.
TOMATIN 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
Tomatin is the whisky for the moments that matter, to toast to your family and community. Tomatin is a memento of passion and knowledge that only comes from making whisky over several lifetimes, since 1897.
The Tomatin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch is a classically smooth scotch whisky with a little something different. Traditionally matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Sherry Casks, creating elegant and airy aromas of wild heather, pine and cedar on the nose. Furthermore, this ageing process delights the palette with smooth texture notes of crème caramel with apples, pears and mango and boasts an exquisite full-body buttery finish. Having earned a double gold medal two years in row at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco (2023 and 2024), this whisky is world class and the perfect gift for your whisky loving dad this Father’s Day.
Tomatin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch is available to purchase from Dan Murphy’s and BWS from $89.95.
TOMINTOUL 10 YEAR OLD WHISKY
Tomintoul, dubbed ‘the gentle dram’ is a scotch that embodies the true beauty of the fresh, rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands. The area surrounding Tomintoul Distillery is one of astounding natural beauty. This natural environment combined with the fresh mountain air of the Cairngorms, the soft, pure water from the Ballantruan spring and the tall and mighty stills of Tomintoul, all contribute to creating this exceptionally smooth and well-balanced whisky. Tomintoul has earned gold and double gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024.
Tasting Notes
Nose: delicate and floral with aromas of acacia honey, vanilla, wholemeal toast and mellow wood spices.
Palate: sweet and honeyed with layers of creme caramel and toasted almond with highlights of lemon zest and grassy freshness.
Finish: notes of buttery oak, citrus peels fading into a mellow cake spice linger.
Available to purchase for $76.99 from Dan Murphy’s.