It's almost that time of year again to show your dear old dad how much you love him. Sure, you can take him out to dinner or simply give him a firm handshake and say "Happy Father's Day," but we all know that deep down, what dads truly love, is stuff. Stuff they can tinker around with, stuff they can show off, stuff they can enjoy. So, here is a roundup of some great items you should consider getting your old man. From grills to movies to good old-fashioned alcohol, you can't go wrong with this stuff.
STUFF
Craftsman 16" Metal Toolbox
For the dad whose toolbox needs a quick update, this is the best way to get him started. Available for just $27.99 at
Ace Hardware, along with many other tools and accessories from Craftsman, Dad will be able to complete any home maintenance task at hand.
Schwinn Classic Deluxe 7
Perfect for dads who would enjoy riding a classically-styled, comfortable and simple bike and cruise around town or on the beach. The 1955 design Schwinn features a Shimano Nexus 7-speed drivetrain with Revo shifter for extra gears and easy shifting. Also includes a classic fender set with integrated head light and rear rack for extra style.
Available now for $760.
Weber Q1200 Limited Edition Gas Grill
Most dads love to grill, and it just so happens that Father's Day coincides with the start of grilling season. Get him back in the grilling game with this easily transportable
gas grill from Weber for just $199.
Frank's RedHot Sauce (All of them)
For those of you with hot sauce obsessed fathers who literally "puts that $#!t on everything," then you need to get him fully stocked with gallons of
Frank's RedHot. It's easily our favorite hot sauce around, and with new flavors like Sweet Chili, Slammin' Sriracha and Rajili, there is a Frank's RedHot for every single meal.
Fusion Links Socks: MLB Collection
We wouldn't normally condone buying your dad socks for Father's Day, but this
MLB collection from Stance screams summer and America's pastime, two things fathers typically enjoy. Including team logos, Hall of Fame Legends and iconic stadium imagery, each sock is crew cut and designed with ultimate comfort in mind. They'll also up his style game a bit. Play ball!
All American Field Box
This Father's Day, dad deserves more than a phone call or another new tie. That's why Duke Cannon Supply Co. created an All American Field Box specifically for dad. It's so jam packed with awesomeness, it's hard to believe everything fits into one military issued canister. The All American Field Box combines necessity with nostalgia to inspire you and dad to do some awesome things together - like go fishing, crush golf balls, or grill some red meat. It can be purchased exclusively at
DukeCannon.com for $75, and includes all the cool items you see above.
ENTERTAINMENT
"Kingsman: The Secret Service" on Blu-Ray/DVD
If you haven't seen this movie yet, you are missing out. Same goes for Dad. Matthew Vaughn, director of "Kick-Ass" and "X-Men: First Class" brings his own unique style to the genre while brilliant performances from Colin Firth, Samuel Jackson, Michael Caine and newcomer Taron Egerton have made spies more bad ass and awesome than ever. The Blu-ray has a full arsenal of bloody good added materials that bring the world of the Kingsman to life. Available in stores now.
"Unfinished Business" on Blu-Ray/DVD
Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, and Tom Wilkinson are taking care of "Unfinished Business" on Blu-ray & DVD June 16, just in time for Father's Day. After the movie, the funny business continues with 30 minutes of deleted/alternate scenes and hilarious interviews with Vaughn, Franco and Wilkinson plus James Marsden, Sienna Miller, and Nick Frost. If you're dad is a fan of comedies, he won't want to miss this!
SPIRITS
Laphroaig 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky
First created 30 years ago,
Laphroaig 15 Year Old has a soft dryness and a faint hint of the sea. The limited edition bottling is a testament to Laphroaig's traditional distilling process, which has maintained the same integrity for the past 200 years. It's now available for a limited time on shelves for $79.99 per 750 ml bottle.
Dobel Tequila
For the tequila aficionado,
Dobel is the first ever multi-aged tequila, distilled from 100% blue agave in Tequila, Jalisco. It possesses the purity of a silver tequila with the added complexity derived from aged tequilas. The bottle is embossed and is equal parts modern and nostalgic, paying homage to vintage apothecary-style bottles. Available at $49.99.
Basil Hayden's Bourbon
Makes a great gift for Father's Day, as its versatility allows it to be enjoyed in many ways, depending on how Dad likes to enjoy his bourbon - whether it's neat, on the rocks or as the base to a classic cocktail.
Basil Hayden's one-of-a-kind recipe uses twice as much rye as traditional bourbons to create its trademark spicy finish, resulting in a uniquely smooth, super premium whiskey. Available at $36.99.
Alberta Rye Dark Batch Whisky
This award-winning, super-premium rye whisky from the highly acclaimed Alberta Distillers, is finally available throughout the United States.
Alberta Rye Dark Batch features an incomparable rich color and complex flavor profile, along with flavors of honey, oak, vanilla and savory dried fruit.Dark Batch combines classic notes of rye whisky with contemporary flavor trends and is recommended to be enjoyed in cocktails or sipped neat. Dad will not be disappointed. $29.99
Grey Goose VX
Give dad the gift of ultra-premium
Grey Goose VX (Vodka Exceptionnelle), the first spirit to blend premium vodka with fine cognac, perfect for a vodka or cognac aficionado. VX has been specially crafted to savor neat or on the rocks to appreciate its rich character and complex nose. It can be also be lengthened with a splash of water or soda. Pour dad a chilled glass of Grey Goose VX, a drink that is masculine, simple and celebrates him in an elevated style. Available at $74.99.
Reserva de la Familia
A great gift for fathers who value tradition, or just really good liquor. It's an extra aged tequila from the estate of
Jose Cuervo -
definitely not the same quality of tequila that you first tried in college and threw back over Spring Break. This year marks the 20th anniversary since the first release of Reserva, which was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Cuervo company. The bottle comes inside a wooden box that is adorned with the work of a different Mexican artist each year. This year's artist is Enrique Rosas. Available at $150.
Knob Creek with Custom Label
If you'd like something a little more personal, then look no further than this delicious bourbon. The people over at Knob Creek have built a
very nifty label creator to show your appreciation to your Pops whichever way you please. Knob Creek is crafted in limited quantities, aged 9 years and placed in only the deepest charred American Oak barrels to fully draw out the natural sugars. Then it's bottled at 100 proof to reflect the flavor, strength and patience that defined pre-prohibition whiskey. Pops can make a bolder classic cocktail. Sip it neat. Open it up with a drop of water or filtered ice cubes. In other words, he'll be able to enjoy it in whatever damn way he pleases. $45.00-$50.00