Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022

Dad can be a tough person to shop for. But we make it easy with this Father’s Day gift guide, which is conveniently categorized by imbibing type. Whether he’s a coffee drinker or a home bartender, there’s a book, bottle, or machined and anodized aluminum cocktail smoker that’ll make him happy.

Beer Drinker

BrüMate Hopsulator Trio Prevent the crime of warm beer with this patented 3-in-1 beer can cooler. Its 20 times colder than most can coolers and comes with a freezable adapter to accommodate a 12-oz. can. Or use it as a tumbler. Its leakproof lid prevents spills. $29.99, brumate.com

JA Belle Designs Beer Tasting Flight Facilitate Dad’s penchant for beer tasting with this hand-forged beer flight caddy. Made of red oak wood and steel, which was actually hammered on an anvil, it holds four 5-ounce tasting glasses. $100, bespokepost.com

Patagonia Provisions and Dogfish Head Kernza Pils Rather than a specific pilsner style, Kernza is a perennial grain, pioneered by The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas. It develops roots that can grow up to 12 feet long. These stretching root systems improve soil structure while protecting it from erosion. Turns out, this special regenerative crop also makes delicious beer. A collaboration between Patagonia Provisions and Dogfish Head, the Kernza Pils is brewed with Contessa hops. It tastes crisp and snappy, with a lovely nuttiness added by the namesake grain. $13.99, see patagoniaprovisions.com for distribution

Yeti Hopper Soft Cooler Any weekend adventurer would appreciate this portable cooler protected by a durable fabric shell. Its rubber-foam insulation does a better job of chilling cans than most soft coolers. Choose from three sizes, depending on need: 8-can size for solo treks to a 20-can capacity for a fishing trip with a buddy. $200-$300, yeti.com

Coffee & Tea Fanatic

Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery, and Impact This new book by Steve Schwartz, master tea blender and the founder of Art of Tea, shares not just how he created the successful tea company, but the ritual of enjoying tea. Included are several tea-infused recipes, from drinks like a mint green Mojito to desserts such as Earl Grey shortbread cookies. $24.99, amazon.com

Fenway Snowmass Mug #2 Time to replace that “Rad Dad” mug. And since this midcentury-inspired Fenway Clayworks mug, handcrafted on a potter’s wheel, is surprisingly light, a full 14 ounces of coffee won’t weigh it down. Its buttermilk and blue celadon glazes—divided by an exposed line of clay—are inspired by the winters in Snowmass, Colorado. $48, fenwayclayworks.com

Ratio Thermal Carafe With Dripper This thermal carafe with a porcelain dripper works with the Ratio 8 automatic coffee maker but can be used for manual pourovers as well. Slow coffee drinkers will appreciate the insulated carafe, which can keep a brew hot for hours. $125, clivecoffee.com

Trade Gift Coffee Subscription Upgrade Dad’s morning cuppa with a personalized coffee gift subscription. Once he activates his subscription, he’ll be invited to take a quiz to figure out his preferences. Afterward, he’ll be matched to coffee from top roasters around the country. Subscriptions range from two bags to up to 24. $40-$430, drinktrade.com

Entertainer

Batch & Bottle Bottle Cocktails Get Pops from out behind the bar at family get-togethers with ready-to-pour cocktails. This new selection from William Grant & Sons includes a Monkey Shoulder Old Fashioned, Reyka Vodka Rhubarb Cosmopolitan, Glenfiddich Manhattan, and Hendricks Gin Martini. Just chill and serve the 375ml bottles (4 to 5 cocktails each). $16.99/375ml, batchandbottlecocktails.us

Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2 For the dad whose cocktail hour isn’t official until he’s got a record playing, the second volume of Booze & Vinyl by siblings André and Tenaya Darlington (Running Press, April 2022) offers a brand-new collection of classic and modern albums paired with cocktail recipes to complete the vibe. $26, indiebound.org

Death & Co. Big Horn Denver Mug Death & Co. commissioned one of the best mug artists—Tom “Thor” Thordarson—to sculpt the mug for their Denver bar. The limited-edition vessel of a Big Horn sheep skull, which is hand-crafted and individually glazed, can contain 14 to 16 ounces of drink. $120, deathandcompanymarket.com

Ranger Station Signature Whiskey Candle This hand-poured soy candle from Nashville-based Ranger Station is evocative of the Grandfather of all cocktails, the Old Fashioned, with notes of orange, Demerara sugar, and oak. Once the candle burns out, clean out the glass and use it for sipping whiskey. $36, bespokepost.com

Maker’s Mark x Spiceology Spice Blend Flight Maker’s Mark and Spiceology collaborated on this limited-edition spice blend flight that celebrates Americana family classics. The Maker 46 bourbon-inspired blend adds a touch of smoky and earthy-sweet flavors to beef, veggies, or rice. The other offerings include a fried chicken umami, meatball sweet and sour, and potato herbaceous blends. $29.95, spiceology.com

Home Bartender

The Art of Whiskey: The Vanishing Spirits of Single Malt Scotch A hypnotic look at the world of whiskey, this coffee table book from photographer Ernie Button (with writers Charles MacLean and Howard A. Stone) explores the spirit as it has never been seen, with more than 100 photographs, as well as explorations into the science and history of the drink. $24.95, chroniclebooks.com

Bar Basso Hoodie Known globally for their Sbagliato cocktail, Bar Basso in Milan collaborated with Berlin-based lifestyle brand Highsnobiety to create a line of apparel. Now, Dad can rep his favorite drink and look good while doing it. $120, highsnobiety.com

Imbibe Pineapple T-Shirt Since pineapples are the universal symbol of hospitality, the host with the most should don this tee. Made with 100% cotton and available in black, it is the perfect uniform for welcoming guests while manning the backyard grill. $25, shop.imbibemagazine.com

Sports Bar: Cocktails and Sports Trivia Whether Dad’s a fan of the Super Bowl or cliff diving, chances are he’ll find a cocktail inspired by his favorite sport in this new book by bartender Bryan Paiement. And between those moments of imbibing and watching the game, he can marvel over all the sports trivia in the book. $20, amazon.com

Stündenglass Gravity Beverage Infuser For the cocktail geek who already has every swoon-worthy bar tool in existence, there’s this beverage infuser that’s popping up behind bars. Paired with the drink cloche, home bartenders can smoke their cocktails with the herbs or wood chips of their choosing. $599.95 (drink cloche $149.95), stundenglass.com

Wine Enthusiast

Firstleaf 3-Bottle Mixed Bundle Picing the right bottle of vino for someone else can be tough. Why not leave that job up to the pros? This wine club samples over 10,000 wines a year to find the best for their members. For this gift bundle, they chose three gold medal-winning wines (two reds and one white). $59.95, firstleaf.club

Fortessa Shatterproof Tritan Outdoor Wine Glasses When the grillmaster is hard at work minding the barbecue and juggling skewers, droppage may occur. But this shatterproof stemware will keep him sipping safely. They’re also ideal for poolside Pinot. $72 (set of 6), food52.com

Picnic Time Insulated Wine & Cheese Cooler This stylish waxed canvas bag serves as the ideal accessory for outdoor concerts, picnics, and backyard get-togethers. Wine bottles will remain cool in the two insulated bottle compartments. Equipped with a stainless-steel corkscrew, cheese knife, and acacia cheese board, all that’s left to bring are the glasses. $64.95, picnictime.com