Father’s Day is on the horizon (September 1, to be exact) which means it’s time to think about how you can show your appreciation for Dad. After all, he’s so many things: the ultimate handyman, a giver of valuable life (and car) advice – and you can always rely on him to tell a good joke or two. On the other hand, if you’re a Dad reading this and want to sort out your own gift this year, we respect that. You deserve nothing but the best, so why not give yourself a gift that you really want from the world’s ‘Most Awarded Distillery’? Saves you from dropping hints, right? Here are some of our best gift ideas for every type of Dad.  

For Dad whose world revolves around whisky

This Dad knows his single malt from his double grain; his bar trolley is always fully stocked with a curated lineup of spirits and he loves bringing out a bottle of his favourite whisky when entertaining. Perhaps the next time he presents a bottle during a meal it could have his name on it. It’s easy to organise, especially if you’re a leave-it-to-the-last-minute type of gift giver. To arrange this thoughtful present, select our ‘Personalise Your Own’ service and decide between our Wheat and Single Malt or Single Malt whisky. In terms of what you can expect flavour-wise from each, the Wheat and Single Malt is an approachable spirit that leaves behind delicious notes of honey, tropical fruits and red berries. Its versatility means it shines whether served neat or in a cocktail. Our Single Malt is fruit-forward and smooth, and thanks to the red wine barrel maturations we’re known for, it's rich with notes of red fruits, toasted oak and mocha. All that’s left to do is customise the bottle with his name. Easy!

For the Dad that wants the best of the best, all wrapped up

When it comes to making an impression – regardless of whether you’re self-gifting or surprising Dad – we can’t go past Nova. Let’s just say, there are many reasons why this is our bestselling gift all year round. Nova is the backbone of our signature single malt style, a uniquely Australian expression and a Platinum award winner. It’s matured in red wine barrels sourced from places like the Yarra Valley and Barossa. On the nose, it’s like we took bright red berries and orchard fruit flavours and coated them in soft oak spice. On the palate, imagine a rich red berry pudding covered in vanilla, caramel and spice. The finish is balanced and long, and as the sweetness fades a delicious flavour lingers. We think a bottle of Nova, presented in a polished gift box, is the perfect way to impress Dad.

For the ‘whisky curious’ dad

For the Dad who’s been dropping hints about wanting to try Starward or just generally wants to expand his whisky horizons, we’ve got just the thing: Two-Fold and our (New) Old Fashioned. Let’s start with Two-Fold: our double-grain whisky that’s light and fruity — and by far one of the most adaptable spirits in our collection. So adaptable, in fact, that when it’s mixed with Fevertree Mediterranean Tonic it really comes into its own; make sure you share the recipe with Dad. Made with Australian wheat, Two-Fold boasts an aromatic, dry flavour with notes of spiced vanilla, tropical fruits and cereal characters, rounded out with red apples and berries. If he’s a cocktail man but doesn’t always love the effort involved in making one, he’ll love our (New) Old Fashioned: a bottled cocktail carefully crafted by our expert bartenders and whisky distillers.

For the dad who makes the best cocktails 

This Dad is always on cocktails when hosting or attending a dinner party. He’s basically the family bartender and wears that title proudly. Again, we think Two-Fold is the obvious choice here because it works so well in multiple cocktails (and sipped neat). To encourage Dad to keep making outrageously delicious cocktails, consider gifting him one of our Cocktail Kits. Choose from our Stirred Down Cocktail Kit or Shake It Up Cocktail Kit depending on how he likes to create his signature drink(s).  

For the dad who needs more hours in the day

In our opinion, two bottled cocktails – that taste like the real thing – are the best gifts for the flat-chat Dad. Whether he’s getting through 18 holes of golf or busy tinkering in the shed – it’ll give him more time in the day to do things he loves (while still being able to enjoy a delicious cocktail). Choose from our (New) Old Fashioned – infused with distillery-made orange bitters and locally sourced wattleseed and demerara syrup — or our Coffee Old Fashioned: a read-to-sip masterpiece dreamt up by our distillers and the experts at Mr. Black; it marries our award-winning whisky with their signature cold-brewed coffee liqueur. Dad will be chuffed!

For the dad that’s probably cooler than you 

Whether you’re bumping into him at the same gig or he’s somehow made it into the group chat with all your friends, this Dad is a cool guy who’s always ahead of the curve. Chances are he’s already enjoying a glass of Two Fold when he’s rocking out at the gig mentioned above, so why not stock him up at home with a bottle? Perhaps some Starward merch could be a great choice for this Dad too: browse our selection of t-shirts, caps or jumpers – but be warned, he’ll probably look better in them than you do. 

For the dad who loves a good deal

‘Savings’ is his middle name and if getting ‘more bang for your buck’ was an Olympic sport, this Dad would take home the gold. Look no further than our Starward Duo bundle, featuring Two Fold and Nova. Double the award-winning whisky at a price even the biggest bargain-hunting Dad can appreciate. Savings aside, we really think two bottles of whisky are better than one when celebrating any type of Dad this Father’s Day. Hey, he might even share one with you if you’re lucky!