Father’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and dads are famously hard to shop for. Some dads want a tin of olives and a great martini to enjoy them in. Some want a fancy cocktail smoker or an adventurous bottle of sake. Some just want Dad Cheese. Great food and drinks are always a safe bet. Our team has rounded up a little something for everyone in this guide. Browse our staff suggestions, and stop in to chat with our team for even more Father’s Day gift ideas.
Sean's Suggestion: Dad Cheese
- An English cheddar
- A stinky washed rind like Taleggio or Langres
- Stilton or Bayley Hazen
- Chällerhocker or Gruyere
- And something Mom will enjoy like Chebris or Ossau-Iraty”
Brent's Suggestion: Nunez de Prado Extra Virgin Olive Oil + La Guinelle Banyuls Red Wine Vinegar
“My dad is and always has been a high-level home cook. My dad is also very frugal, and he would seldom buy himself top-of-the-line oils and vinegars to elevated his dishes. Nunez de Prado’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfectly versatile: you can cook with it, finish with it, or enjoy it as-is with a pinch of salt and some crusty bread. La Guinelle’s Red Wine Vinegar is the perfect source of complex, vibrant acidity in any dish. Together, they’ll make his already delicious dishes that much better, and I’ll know they’d be both appreciated and put to good use.”
Olivia's Suggestion: Ame Sake Shizen Shu The Rain
“This beautiful bottle of sake is the perfect accompaniment to this holiday weekend because it features omachi, an heirloom varietal known as the grandfather of sake rice! Yamana Brewery was established in in Tamba City surrounded by the lush green areas of the central-eastern Chugoku Mountains of Hyogo. Soft, subterranean water brings out present mineral notes coinciding with savory flavors of steamed rice and young bamboo, pair this surprising bottle with grilled marinated meats!”
Claire's Suggestion: Green Olives Espinaler stuffed with Anchovies
“This Father‘s Day, I’m feeling really excited about Green Olives Espinaler stuffed with Anchovies. These salty briney umami bombs are perfect for the savory snacker like myself, I usually enjoy them with a fresh baguette and tangy goat cheese or as a topping for homemade pizza night. They also make a mean garnish for an ice cold dirty martini. Each manzanilla olive is hand-picked for flavor and plumpness and then stuffed with tender anchovy fillets harvested from the Cantabrian sea. If your dad is a savory kinda guy, these olives will be his kinda thing!”Joy's Suggestion: Roserock Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024
“Roserock Pinot Noir from Domaine Drouhin would make a perfect Father’s Day gift! It’s an Oregon Pinot with a Burgundian style, elegant, easygoing, and full of character. Made by one of the most respected wine families, it’s both sophisticated and super dependable. A great bottle to celebrate Dad and share a good glass together.”
Rebecca's Suggestion: Custom Cocktail Smoker
“Just in time for Father Day! Our Cocktail Smoker is handmade by a husband and wife team on the Connecticut shoreline from reclaimed American bourbon barrel staves, with a design and recipe created in-house here at France 44. Every pour gets a slow curl of smoke and that warm, woody finish you only get from real barrel wood. Just set the chimney atop the glass, torch for 10 seconds, and let the smoke do its thing. It’s the kind of gift Dad will actually use, again and again!
Feeling generous? Include the ingredients for our signature Smoked Elote Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve, Licor de Elote, Piloncillo syrup, and a few dashes of mole bitters.”
Austin's Suggestion: Gift a Class!
Julia's Suggestion: Hammerheart Norwegian Farmhouse Ale
“What to get for the man who has everything? Even though my dad is a homebrewer, I can always count on HammerHeart to deliver some extraordinarily unique flavor profiles and make a perfect gift.
Their Norwegian-style Farmhouse Ale is smoky with a slight sweetness; a campfire in a can. While not necessarily a light summery beer, it’s great for relaxing together on the patio after a long day.”
*coming soon to France 44 Wines & Spirits
