Buying whisky as a gift can be daunting, especially with hundreds of distilleries worldwide producing styles from elegant and floral to rich and smoky. To help, we asked dads on Instagram what they’d like, and the consensus was clear: something new or a bottle that shows thought and love. Here are 10 expert-recommended whiskies covering various styles, countries, and price points.
For history lovers, Glen Scotia Victoriana (£69.95, Masterofmalt.co.uk) pays tribute to Campbeltown’s lost Victorian style, with baked apples, sultanas, red berries, and a hint of smoke. The best supermarket whisky is Waitrose No1 Speyside Single Malt (£25, Waitrose.com), offering great value. For easy drinking, The Leith Export Co. Table Whisky (£36.50, Masterofmalt.co.uk) is a gentle single grain Scotch with notes of buttered popcorn and caramel sauce.
Japanese whisky fans will appreciate Hibiki Harmony (£75, Laithwaites.com), a harmonious blend. The Nc’nean single malt (from Scotland’s west coast) is organic, female-founded, and B-Corp certified, with aromas of ripe peaches, apricots, and honey. Each whisky was chosen by award-winning drinks writer Becky Paskin, who has 20 years of experience and a distilling qualification.
Whisky makes a fantastic gift for Father’s Day, but it’s also perfect for any occasion. Use this list for mums, friends, or yourself. As Paskin notes, the beauty of whisky is that it can be enjoyed by anyone at any time of year.
