Whiskey glasses on a barrel in a whiskey distillery, Hebrides, UK.
Bourbon makes the perfect Father’s Day gift because it embodies tradition, craftsmanship and American heritage, qualities that many fathers hold dear. Known for its rich, warm flavors and smooth finish, bourbon offers a refined drinking experience that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned. Each bottle tells a story of careful maturation and meticulous production, often with distinct regional nuances to be explored and appreciated.
Serving bourbon means thoughtfulness and respect for your father’s tastes, giving him a chance to relax and enjoy something special. Whether he’s a die-hard bourbon enthusiast or a casual drinker, a well-chosen bottle can take his collection to the next level and create moments of enjoyment and reflection.
Here are nine bourbons that will show Dad that you appreciate all he has done for you and that you look forward to many more years of celebrating him.
Old Forester 1920 prohibition style
For dads who want to go back in time and drink like Al Capone did, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is the bourbon for them. One of five expressions in Old Forester’s famed Whiskey Row series, 1920 is a hearty 115 proof with a long smoky finish full of toasted marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker sweetness. It costs $62.99 and you can buy it here.
Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon
Now in its second year, this limited edition bourbon from Garrison Brothers Distillery has quickly become a favorite in the bourbon world. It is a 114-proof Texas-infused, cognac-finished bourbon aged for four years in new white American oak barrels. The wine was then infused with Texas wildflower honey and aged for another three years in French Cognac XO barrels. It’s the perfect gift for a dad who loves his garden or just good bourbon. It costs $204.99 and you can buy it here.
Knob Creek 10 year old rye
Three years older than their award-winning 7-Year-Old Rye, Knob Creek 10-Year-Old Rye has the classic rye essence that Knob Creek is known for, but features deeper notes of rich caramel, creamy vanilla and robust oak. char notes due to the lengthy aging process. It’s bottled at 100 proof and Dad will love it neat or on the rocks as he relaxes on the deck. It costs $69.99 and you can buy it here.
Fox & Oden Double-Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This bourbon, from Michigan, is a smooth sipper, ideal for any enthusiast. It has a taste of rich caramel, chocolate and pipe tobacco. That’s because Fox & Oden focuses on making whiskeys that respect post-prohibition whiskey blending and finishing. Their Double-Oaked Straight Bourbon is a blend of whiskeys ranging in age from eight to fifteen years old and is a robust sipper. It costs $99.99 and you can buy it here.
Makers Mark 46
If your dad is well on his way to becoming a whiskey connoisseur, help him refine his palate with the gift of Maker’s Mark 46. Made from French oak for multiple layers of flavor, Maker’s 46 is the flavor vision of Bill Samuels, Jr. -to-sip bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spices that greet the palate in layers. It is a beautiful sipper from one of the world’s legendary Bourbon brands. It costs $39.99 and you can buy it here.
Calistoga Depot Prosperous and destitute
If your father is a wine lover, look no further. Prosperous $ Penniless is the latest offering from Jean-Charles Boisset, the flamboyant head of the Boisset Collection, one of the world’s leading luxury wineries. This bourbon is packed with flavors because it is aged in French oak barrels from the Beuna Vista Winery, which previously housed the award-winning Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It costs $250, and you can buy it here.
High thread Jimmy Red Bourbon
This exceptional bourbon will make Dad forget about all the headaches you caused growing up. It’s made in South Carolina at High Wire Distilling and carefully crafted by Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall, a husband-and-wife duo who have applied their unique knowledge of culinary techniques, artisan grains and the farming process to create high-quality, small-batch , handcrafted craft spirits like this bourbon. It has been aged for a minimum of two years in American oak barrels and has a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the rocks. It costs $79.99 and you can buy it here.
Coppercraft Pure Bourbon whisky
For the dad who is a budding mixologist, Coppercraft Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the perfect base for mixing an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour. This small batch bourbon’s flavorful combination of cinnamon, caramel and vanilla adds just the right amount of complexity to any drink. Made from a blend of four- and nine-year-old bourbons, it’s an affordable bottle that any dad would love to receive. It costs $49.99 and you can buy it here.
High West Bourbon
The team at High West Distilling in Park City, Utah, has quietly produced some exceptional whiskeys over the past decade. Their High West Bourbon is a highly awarded whiskey that embodies the rugged ethos of the West. It is a complex blended bourbon with light caramel and sweet vanilla notes in the nose and a rich and earthy taste. Dad will feel like a cowboy after a long day on the road while sipping this liquid. It costs $37.99 and you can buy it here.