For the cocktail-shaking, whisky-sipping, quality drink-loving super Dad, we have just the thing.
Dads: they’re there when you need advice (whether it’s solicited or not), a chat, someone to pop the bonnet, a classic Dad joke or two and a hug like no other. It’s hard to sum up how much your Dad (or father figure) means to you, and if you struggle to write it in a card or tell him directly on Father’s Day, then let these spirits do the talking.
In the hand-picked selection that follows, there’s a little something here for every type of pappa, grouped in their respective spirit types and broken into price points. Plus, you’ll find My Dan’s offers across many of our top picks (our price-points are based on the member offers*, so you’ll want to sign up, stat!) Quite simply, it’s never been easier to find a bottle Dad will love.
Click image to shop
Under $60
An overachieving (and damn tasty) bourbon if ever we’ve seen one. The Buffalo Trace distillery has been awarded Distillery of the Year seven times, and this bottle has picked up more than 22 national and international awards. So yeah, they know what they’re doing. Dad will love its vanilla, mint and molasses aroma, along with its flavours of brown sugar, spice, oak, toffee and dark fruit, and long, smooth finish. An American classic, this is perfect for cocktail‑loving dads.
Under $100
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A modern classic that strikes the sweet spot between accessibility and sophistication: not ultra-aged, not ultra-premium – just a lovely whisky that ticks off value, flavour and craft. It’s smooth and rich with layers of honey, vanilla and spice, as well as notes of red fruit, toffee and gentle oak. It all rounds out in a warm, lingering finish with a touch of chocolate. Yum!
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Over $100
There’s an interesting tale to share about how this Scotch whisky is made. Glenfiddich uses a time‑honoured solera process, where their whiskies are aged across different oak casks and combined in a large oak vat that’s never emptied – it’s been kept half-full since 1998. Pretty cool! The result is a rich, harmonious spirit with mature characters. Share this tale with Dad when you raise a glass to him on his special day.
Under $80
Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, this bold tribute to the spirit of Mexico is crafted at the renowned San Nicolas distillery in Jalisco’s highlands. It balances roasted agave and tropical fruit with a smooth, spicy finish. And the rooster on the label? That’s a 19th‑century artwork that nods to Mexican heritage (rooster translates to ‘gallo’ in Spanish) and is often associated with bravery and courage. All in all, this is a solid tequila that’s built for cocktails as well as slow sipping.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Under $100
Smooth enough to sip, yet bold enough to be crowned the ultimate Margarita tequila. Yep, this little number was voted the #1 Tequila for Margaritas in the 2023 Drinks International poll by top bartenders around the world. It opens with fresh herbal notes of steamed agave and bright citrus before delivering a vibrant palate of lime, lemon and a touch of sweetness. The finish is silky, refreshing and long-lasting – everything great tequila should be.
Over $100
Aged to perfection (roughly 11 months in oak), this reposado tequila develops a bright amber hue with herbal agave aromas, warm wood and hints of vanilla. On the palate, roasted agave meets anise and dried fruit, finishing with smooth butterscotch flavours and gentle spice. Expect a refined tequila that’s as effortless to sip neat as it is to mix. In other words? Super versatile.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Under $60
This Sydney‑made spirit is a bar‑cart essential. And if Dad doesn’t have a bar cart, maybe that’s next year’s gift. This is a fresh, no-fuss vodka made for easy sippin’ and even easier mixin’. Cold-distilled from Aussie wheat with reclaimed orange peel, local apple, river mint and lemon myrtle, it’s as bright and breezy as it sounds. Expect subtle apple and orange on the nose, a creamy hint of oats and a silky finish with a lick of marmalade. Simple, smooth and straight to the point – just how Dad will like it.
Under $80
This vodka is proof that less really is more – just 100% organic Polish rye, pristine water and a century of distilling know‑how. The Belvedere Organic Vodka is a smooth spirit with hints of almond, vanilla and white pepper, followed by a velvety finish. It’s a great choice for sipping neat or getting shaken into any number of vodka cocktails.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Over $80
Bet you can’t wait to see Dad’s face when this present is unwrapped. Crafted in Austria, Neft – meaning “oil” in Russian – comes in an insulated aluminium barrel that resembles an oil drum. It’s made using four ancient, non-GMO rye grains and distilled three times in copper pot stills before undergoing a fancy proprietary carbon-layer filtration process. Then it’s blended with oxygen-rich Alpine spring water, creating a quality vodka that comes in a conversation-starting package.
Under $60
Bright, citrusy and full of character, 23rd Street Distillery’s Signature Gin is a modern Australian take on a classic, complete with artwork by SA-based designer, Claire Ishino. Juniper leads the way, balanced by mandarin, lime and native botanicals for a soft, full-bodied finish. Award-winning and endlessly mixable, this gin makes an excellent, crisp G&T but Dad will also love it in his favourite cocktail.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Under $80
The benchmark for a perfectly balanced G&T? This is it. Think bold juniper, zesty citrus and a clean, crisp finish, all perfected through four-time distillation since 1830. Made with just four botanicals, it’s a timeless favourite that’s won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and remains a bartender’s go-to worldwide. Mix it into a Martini, Negroni or a perfectly balanced G&T and make Dad’s day.
Over $80
Native green ants are the hero in this native gin. Favoured by Indigenous communities for their medicinal benefits and protein content, they’re hand harvested in the Northern Territory by the Motlop family of the Larrakia people. And what do green ants taste like? Vibrant coriander and makrut lime leaf. They’re complemented by a zesty burst of finger lime, rounded out with floral native juniper, spicy pepper berry, and green herbaceous hints of strawberry gum, lemon myrtle, and anise myrtle. This is a gin well worth gifting.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Under $60
As Australia’s oldest registered distillery, Beenleigh has been crafting rum since 1884 – and their dark rum is proof that some traditions only get better with time. Aged for five years, it’s rich with spiced oak and scorched toffee, finishing with warm honey, lingering florals and a touch of oak. Suggest that Dad sips it neat or over ice to savour, but whatever he decides, he’ll love every drop of this iconic Queensland classic.
Under $100
This complex rum is sure to impress the rum-loving dads. Aged for up to 12 years, it’s an award-winner that opens with aromas of orange peel, toffee and a hint of licorice, before melting into smooth layers of toffee fudge and a luxuriously long finish. Fun fact: Diplomático’s rum is made from sugar cane, molasses and honey, which are fermented together with the distillery’s own strain of yeast. If a bottle of this doesn’t wet Dad’s whistle, we don’t know what will.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Over $100
Distilled from sugarcane honey and aged in a solera of rums aged between six and 23 years old, this very tasty rum develops layer upon layer of character in ex-bourbon, sherry and Pedro Ximénez casks. Dad can enjoy rich flavours of caramel, vanilla and dried fruit with a mellow, velvety finish that lingers. Tell him to put down the cocktail shaker and sip it neat – then he’ll discover why it’s a true icon.
Under $40
Noilly Prat Original French Dry Vermouth
A Dad who loves Martinis? We’ve got just the thing. Noilly Prat Original is the gold standard for dry vermouth. First crafted in 1813 in France’s Marseillan, it’s made from two white wines aged in oak outdoors for over a year, then infused with 20 botanicals (like chamomile, coriander and bitter orange) using a traditional hands‑stirred process. The result? A layered, herbal, citrus‑laced vermouth that’s just asking to be added to a Martini.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Under $60
Disaronno is one of Italy’s most loved amarettos, with a heritage that dates all the way back to 1525. Crafted from apricot kernels and a secret blend of herbs and spices, it serves up a rich, velvety profile bursting with marzipan, vanilla and a hint of almond bitterness. Smooth and versatile, it shines neat, on the rocks, or as the star of cocktails like a classic Amaretto Sour.
Under $100
A drink with ‘Superior’ in its name is the perfect pick for the fancy Dads out there. Hennessy V.S.O.P (Very Superior Old Pale, FYI) is a renowned Cognac. Loved for its rich, fruity aroma with hints of vanilla, toasted oak, and subtle spice, it delivers a smooth, elegant palate with notes of dried fruit, honey and toasted nuts. It’s versatile and approachable – and can really be enjoyed any way Dad pleases: on the rocks, or as a boujee base in classic cocktails. Let him decide, and he might even pour you a glass, too.
Click image to shop
Click image to shop
Over $100
Is Dad into mezcal? Give him the true taste of Mexico’s Oaxaca with a bottle of Del Maguey, and we know he’ll be chuffed. Crafted from 100% Espadín agave using traditional pit-roasting and copper stills, it offers smoky embers, roasted agave, honey and a hint of burnt sandalwood. And at 42% ABV, it’s smooth enough to sip neat or mix into cocktails like a Mezcal Mule.
Want the very best price on your Father’s Day gift? Become a My Dan’s member (it’s free) to start tallying up those savings.
*Prices are correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.
