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Father’s Day is almost here, and we’ve got the dressiest lineup of bottles around. Here are our best picks for your Barrel Proof Dad, including both the affordable and the indulgent.
Coming from Buffalo Trace’s mashbill #1, the low rye content makes Eagle Rare a nice palatable Bourbon. And at $30, this can quickly become your dad's house brand.
Bow tie by Buffalo Jackson, $55.
The rarest bird of the group, Kentucky Owl will cost you a pretty penny if you find it, especially on the secondary market. The brand is a throwback to the pre-Prohibition Dedman’s label. “The Wise Man’s Bourbon” is perfect for the dad who’s always been there with advice when you need him. Brackish's Dixon Bow Tie, named by the designers after their friend Dixon Dedman, the fifth generation distiller for the brand, pairs perfectly with this bottle.
Bow tie by Brackish, $190.
W.L. Weller, the original wheated Bourbon Whiskey, features an exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. While you may have to hunt for this one, the price is nice for a bottle this scarce.
Bow tie by Lonesome Traveler, $48.
The second expression in Old Fo’s Whiskey Row Series, 1897 is Bottled in Bond, which certifies that the juice inside is at least 100 proof and at least 4 years old. A classic, pre-Prohibition pour for a classic dad.
Bow tie by The Cordial Churchman, $32.
Another smooth wheated Bourbon for dad, this one makes the list due to it’s unique aging process. This isn’t just any wheater, but is finished in Sherry casks after being aged five years in white oak barrels.
Bow tie by Buffalo Jackson., $55.
This big, bold “Frontier Whiskey” is a popular choice for pops. Averaging a proof between 118 and 125, this dad is stronger than your dad.
Bow tie by Lonesome Traveler, $48.
Produced by Buffalo Trace, this bottle shares a mashbill with big league Bourbons such as Blanton’s, Elmer T. Lee, and Ancient Age. While allocated, it is still available at most larger liquor stores and at 100 proof, it will always be a father favorite.
Bow tie by High Cotton, $45.
First released in 2008, each of Pin Hook’s 6 collectible expressions are named after a thoroughbred from Bourbon Lane Stables in Versailles, Kentucky. When it comes to horse racing, we’re always betting on Bourbon.
Bow tie by Brackish, $195.
