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WHISKIES AROUND THE WORLD

Father's Day GIFT GUIDE

Step aside, Scotch – there's a whole world of whisky to explore!

Here you'll find some top picks from the USA, Ireland, Japan, and beyond – ideal for adventurous whisky drinkers with eclectic taste. Treat your dad to a globetrotting whisky tasting adventure this Father's Day, with bottles to suit every budget.

Top Picks Under £45 £45 - £70 Over £70

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For the well rested Dad

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

70cl • 43.2%

This Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey begins life ageing in new American oak casks before it's further matured in barrels which have been heavily toasted and lightly charred. This imparts an added depth of sweet oaken character to the whiskey, as well as developing the fruit, vanilla and caramel notes.

Sweet oak, creamy vanilla, and balanced spice, this has all the depth and finesse to stand out in a superior Old Fashioned.

Emma Symons

Tastes, types, repeats

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For the lucky Dad

Redbreast 12 Year Old

70cl • 40%

Distilled at Midleton from malted and unmalted barley, this delightful single pot still Irish whiskey matured for a dozen years in a combination of American oak bourbon barrels and Spanish oak oloroso sherry butts. Nutty, rich, and oily, this is superbly moreish stuff.

Unbelievably smooth and delicious, this dram delivers lots of rich spice and sherry flavour to enjoy. It's the perfect tipple to share with Dad.

Danni Coletta

Expert cocktail sipper

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For the Angelic Dad

Angel's Envy

70cl • 43.3%

A rather splendid bourbon that has interestingly been finished in Port casks! The combination of the vanilla richness with the sweet, sticky Port notes (which really come to the fore in the delightful finish) is a match made in Heaven – an apt saying, considering the name.

Must say, this is a bit of 'if I was a drink I would be...' Notes of sweet vanilla, warming spice, and then chocolate (from that Port cask finish) – all my favourites in a glass!

Debbie West

Spirits scout and sipper

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For the adventurous Dad

Hibiki Japanese Harmony

70cl • 43%

This Japanese blended whisky is made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from Chita. Matured in five varieties of cask, including American white oak, sherry and Mizunara oak, it's an elegant expression, with wafts of honey, orange, a herbaceous touch, and light oak.

If you’re looking for something elegant and easy to quaff, enter Hibiki Harmony. It’s beautifully balanced, with delicate notes of honey, orange, and gentle spice throughout. It is highball season after all...