Rhum Clément VSOP 80, $40
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Rhum Clément VSOP 80
Buy Rhum Clément VSOP 80, $40, at VintageGrape.net Buy Williams-Sonoma Classic Highball Glasses, |
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year, $130
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Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year
Buy Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year, $130, at WineDelight.com Buy Riedel Vivant Bourbon Glasses, set of 4, ideal for sophisticated liquors, $39.99, at Target.com |
U’Luvka Vodka Signature, $55
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U’Luvka Vodka Signature
Buy U’Luvka Vodka Signature, $55, at DrinkUpNY.com Buy Marquis by Waterford Vintage Oversized Martini Pair Glasses, perfect for drinking it straight, $29, at Macys.com |
The Best Under-the-Radar Liquor Picks
By Lindsay Leff
![]() Stock his bar for Father’s Day by giving our top under-the-radar spirits picks as Father’s Day gifts. From the best vodka distilled in Poland to the number one Belgian beer brewed in Michigan, there’s a bottle for every mixologist to make the best hard liquor drinks around. Best Vodka: Best Gin: For the traditionalist, a classic gin. Best mixer—a splash of your favorite liqueur. Best Rum: Gold medal winner, Beverage Testing Institute. Add your favorite crushed fresh fruit. Best Tequila: For those who like to drink it straight. Triple distillation for a cleaner taste. Buy Inocente Tequila Plata, $50, at ColumbusWines.com Best Bourbon: For the never-impressed-by-anything. Rated number 1 bourbon in the world by the World’s Spirits Championships. Buy Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year, $130, at WineDelight.com Best Scotch: Great over ice with a dash of lemon. Single-malt whiskey. Buy Auchentoshan Scotch Single Malt 18 Year, $110, at GrandWineCellar.com Best Beer: For the adventurous ale drinker. 2004 and 2005 Great American Beer Festival winner. Buy Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza Ale, $14.16, at InternetWines.com Read Up Before You Drink Up:
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Distillery No. 209 Gin, $37
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Buy Distillery No. 209 Gin, $37, at Deandeluca.com Buy Lenox Glassware Tuscany Highball Glasses, set of 4, just right for mixed drinks, $39.99, at Macys.com |
Auchentoshan Scotch Single Malt 18 Year, $110
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Auchentoshan Scotch Single Malt 18 Year
Buy Auchentoshan Scotch Single Malt 18 Year, $110, at GrandWineCellar.com Buy Calvin Klein Gable Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, set of 4, perfect for lowballs, $80, at Macys.com |
Inocente Tequila Plata, $50
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Inocente Tequila Plata
Buy Inocente Tequila Plata, $50, at ColumbusWines.com Buy Bormioli Rocco Party Margarita Stemware, set of 4, fill it with something frozen, $34.50, at Amazon.com |
Catherine M. Zadeh Cuff Links, $110 and $130
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Catherine M. Zadeh Cuff LinksPrice: Buffalo horn (ebony), $110.00; Barrel shaped (silver), $130.00 Featured at Barney’s, these stylish cufflinks are both made of sterling and one designed with ebony horn. Ms. Zadeh’s pieces are a favorite among celebrities, and the two styles featured are now available at a very special price. Purchase Catherine M. Zadeh Cuff Links |
adidas Golf ClimaCool 3-Stripes Mesh Polo, $65
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adidas Golf ClimaCool 3-Stripes Mesh PoloPrice: $65.00 Take advantage of this early opportunity to purchase the polo Sergio Garcia will debut (in black) on Sunday of the 2009 US Open. The special fabric aids with high breathability, quick moisture evaporation, and easy elimination of roll and curl. Three color choices are available: black, white, and diaz. |
Hidden Message Collar Stays, $39.95
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Hidden Message Collar StaysPrice: 12 stays for $39.95 For the businessman, these hidden message collar stays keep collars perfectly in place. Made of stainless steel, each one contains a sweet, romantic message such as “You Make Me Laugh” or “You Smell Irresistible.” A subtle yet intimate gift for Father’s Day and an AskMelissa favorite. Purchase Hidden Message Collar Stays |