The Best Whiskey Gifts for Dad This Father's Day

Few gifts say "thanks, Dad" quite like a great bottle of whiskey. It's personal without being fussy, it lasts longer than chocolates, and a well-chosen dram shows you put a bit of thought in. Regardless if he's a casual Jameson-and-ginger man or a single pot still obsessive, there's an Irish whiskey with his name on it. Here are our picks, sorted by budget.

Under €50, the Reliable Crowd-Pleasers

This is the sweet spot for most gifts: whiskeys under €50 that drink brilliantly and look the part without breaking the bank. Our own Temple Bar Signature Blend is smooth, easy-going and a lovely bit of Dublin history in a bottle. Powers Gold Label is a spicy, full-bodied classic that punches well above its price. And Bushmills Black Bush is rich, sherry-influenced and endlessly drinkable, a safe bet for almost any dad. 

€50 - €100, a Proper Step Up

Here you get into single pot still and single malt territory, with real depth a whiskey-loving dad will appreciate. Redbreast 12 is the benchmark, one of the most awarded drams in the world, and if you remember only one name from this guide, make it this one. For something smoky and different, Connemara Peated Single Malt is Ireland's peated outlier. And if he already loves the 12, Redbreast Lustau adds a rich sherry-cask twist. 

€100 - €250, for the Serious Whiskey Dad

For the dad who has opinions about sherry casks. Redbreast 15 is older, deeper and more complex than the 12, with extra richness. Bushmills 16 Year Old is a triple-wood single malt smooth, fruity and impressively aged. And Dunvilles 12 Year Old is a beautifully sherried single malt for someone who likes to explore beyond the big names. 

The Luxury Gifts for Dad 

These luxury whiskey gifts are for the big moments: a milestone birthday, a retirement, or a thank you he'll never forget. Redbreast 21 is deep, decadent and widely considered one of the finest single pot still whiskeys made. Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy, named for the legendary master distiller, is Irish whiskey at its most refined. For something truly one-off, our exclusive Temple Bar 15 Year Old Single Malt is as special as it gets. 

Still Stuck?

If you've no idea what's on his shelf, a tasting set lets him discover a new favourite, a gift hamper pairs a great bottle with the extras, and a gift card means he picks exactly what he wants. Whatever you choose, we'll wrap it and get it to his door in time for Father's Day.