Cover Just in time for Father’s Day, the first ever Bruichladdich 18 aged year makes the perfect addition to Dad’s whisky collection (Photo: Bruichladdich)
Just in time for Father’s Day, the first ever Bruichladdich 18 aged year makes the perfect addition to Dad’s whisky collection (Photo: Bruichladdich)
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Show your dad how much you really care this Father’s Day with these top-shelf drinks that are guaranteed to put a smile on his face
Father’s Day is soon approaching, which means it’s time to pop out that expensive bottle of your dad’s drink of choice. But if you’re looking for something truly special to gift your dad, be it cognac, whisky, champagne or even beer, some of the world’s most premium distilleries and wineries have produced some exclusive pours just in time for this day of significance. As June 16 rolls around, we’ve compiled a list of top-shelf pours to celebrate this momentous occasion and show how much pop means to you.
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1. Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
Above Like most fine wines, the Penfolds Bin 389’s cellaring ability goes upwards of 30 years
Like most fine wines, the Penfolds Bin 389’s cellaring ability goes upwards of 30 years
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Dubbed the “Baby Grange”, the Penfolds Bin 389 cabernet shiraz is one of Australia’s most collected wines, which makes it the perfect addition to dad’s collection. This iconic Aussie red blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz is harmonious and beautifully complex, featuring bold tannins rounded by velvety fruit-forward notes. On the nose, a kaleidoscope of aromas, from blueberries and chocolates to black cardamom and liquorice. These aromas reflect well on the palate and are seamlessly integrated with the creaminess derived from American oak ageing. And like most fine wines, the cellaring ability goes upwards of 30 years. But while it is fairly approachable today, there’s plenty more to show for in time to come.
Buy it at retail shops in Singapore.
2. Bruichladdich 18 and 30 year old
Above Bruichladdich’s first-ever release makes them the unforgettable gift for dad
Bruichladdich’s first-ever release makes them the unforgettable gift for dad
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When it comes to anything Bruichladdich, Singapore is familiar with the classic laddie which comes in a rather striking teal outfit. Now, since it reinstated operations in 2001, the Islay distillery releases not just an 18 aged year but also a 30 aged year whisky. This first-ever release makes them the unforgettable gift for dad.
The former is classically bourbon-forward—albeit sharing some influence from time spent ageing in both port and sauternes casks, showcasing delicate fruit and florals, bursting with notes of sweet honey, butterscotch and rich tropical fruits. The latter, a rare mark of the almost lost single malts quietly maturing for three decades, shares a similar backbone but carries more dark chocolate and honey notes.
Buy it at retail shops in Singapore.
3. Bacha Coffee Gift Box
Above Bacha Coffee unveils two new fine flavoured coffees named the King of Africa and Moroccan Sahara
Bacha Coffee unveils two new fine flavoured coffees named the King of Africa and Moroccan Sahara
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If Dad likes to start his day with an exceptional cuppa, Bacha Coffee’s new fine-flavoured coffees might be a thoughtful way to show appreciation. Like all good things, they come in pairs. Inspired by Africa, believed to be the birthplace of coffee, the King of Africa expression carries hints of hazelnut, cracked cacao, and honeyed banana. The Moroccan Sahara expression, on the other hand, drinks refreshing with coconut notes that mingle with honeyed nuts and the rich warmth of cracked cacao beans. Each stunning gift box contains 12 single-serve drip coffee bags, ensuring that Dad can enjoy a fuss-free cuppa, whether at home or work.
Buy them in retail shops in Singapore or bachacoffee.com/sg/en/coffee-bag-gift-boxes
4. Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland
Above The Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland reminds of the windy moors of Scotland
The Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland reminds of the windy moors of Scotland
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Surprise dad with the buzziest range of high-end blended Scotch whisky that just launched in Singapore. Pick from the five expressions, each finished in unique casks such as an Oloroso sherry cask or a Caribbean rum cask, to find dad’s preferred dram. These aren’t just your average blends as each bottle is crafted from the family’s prized reserves of malt and grain whiskies sourced within Scotland 60 years ago. Take the Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland, for instance, where it showcases a blend of Highland and Speyside malts mingled with Lowland grain whisky and matured in American and European oak casks. It gives way to a rich and expressive dram that reminds of the windy moors of Scotland.
Buy it on since1887.sg
5. Belvedere 10
Above The Belvedere 10 is a single-estate vodka made from a single harvest of hand-selected organic Dankowskie diamond rye
The Belvedere 10 is a single-estate vodka made from a single harvest of hand-selected organic Dankowskie diamond rye
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Fine wines and whiskies may be dime a dozen but the Belvedere 10 isn’t. This brand-new single-estate luxury vodka is unlike what most vodka purists are used to. It sports the archetypal clear spirit, but quickly amuses with an atypical but subtle nose of coconuts, cacao and vanilla with a touch of fresh lemon. The precious liquid is housed in a futuristic totem-like vessel which makes a great conversation starter when hosting guests at home. The only thing left to do is to ready the caviar bumps on standby.
Buy it at retail shops in Singapore.
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6. Suntory 2024 Kogei Collection
Above The prized Hakushu peated malt Spanish oak at The House of Suntory in Lotte Duty Free Singapore Changi Airport
The prized Hakushu peated malt Spanish oak at The House of Suntory in Lotte Duty Free Singapore Changi Airport
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Following the centennial anniversary in 2023, The House of Suntory once again stuns with a world-first shop-in-shop boutique at Lotte Duty Free Singapore Changi Airport. And just in time for Father’s Day, the exclusive range of premium whiskies, including the prized 2024 Kogei Collection, has debuted two unique expressions: Yamazaki peated malt Spanish oak and the Hakushu peated malt Spanish oak.
The collection is created alongside Kyoto’s most renowned Kyo-Yuzen Kimono House, Chiso, which has been crafting the finest Japanese kimonos since 1555. From timeless patterns and motifs to cutting-edge techniques blending elegant colours with delicate gold accents, the distinctive stories of both whiskies are depicted on the washi bottle labels worthy of a meaningful gift for any dad.
Buy them at Lotte Duty Free Singapore Changi Airport.
7. Hennessy Paradis
Above The launch of Hennessy Paradis at 11 Keppel Hill on May 24, 2023
The launch of Hennessy Paradis at 11 Keppel Hill on May 24, 2023
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Next on this list is Hennessy Paradis, a cognac lovingly made with only the finest eaux-de-vie in the château’s cellars. Crafted in 1979 by Maurice Fillioux as a homage to the beauty of symphony orchestras, the expression of this rare cognac is similarly harmonious and perfect for even the uninitiated in the world of cognac, making this the perfect gift for dad. Bearing its deep amber colour from its time in oak barrels, Hennessy Paradis is floral on the nose and takes the palate with notes of vanilla and spice, leaving a long, persistent finish that leaves a deep impression.
Buy it on hennessy.com/en-int.
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