We love our mums, but our Dad’s deserve more than socks. So raise a glass to the amazing men in our life. Here are a few drops we have personally reviewed and loved. Perfect for gifting or sharing!!
Tamdhu x Saint Peter Restaurant Are Getting Togehter for Fathers Day
If you can’t secure a spot, you can still get into the action with a pour of Tamdhu. Let’s be honest: scoring a seat at Saint Peter’s Father’s Day whisky dinner is harder than getting Dad to stop talking about interest rates. But the good news? You don’t need a reservation to experience the real star of the show—Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
This Speyside distillery is matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks, there are two expressions are featured in the Saint Peter pairing, and we have tasted. Full transparency, we have over 40 whiskies at home, we are huge lovers and these two are our absolute favourites, hands down for their balance and complexity. Tamdhu 12 Year Old – RRP $119 is delightful its bright, balanced, and quietly complex with orange, cinnamon toast, and a touch of smoke on the nose. The palate brings berries, biscuit and soft spice, finishing with dry oak and red wine tannins. Approachable, but not boring. Tamdhu 15 Year Old – RRP $195.99 is my favourite. It is deeper, darker, and built for slow sipping. I loved its butterscotch, dried fruit, and sherried spices and it has a lovely creamy, velvety palate of caramel, almond and oak. The finish is long, nutty, and quietly assertive. Available at BWS and Dan Murphy’s
Nemiroff Vodka: For Dads Who Deserve a Champion’s Pour
Our bottle of Nemiroff Vodka just landed on the DA doorstep. Its an award-winning Ukrainian spirit that’s connecting the rules of premium vodka with grit, heritage, and a global sports swagger with over 150 years of distilling excellence. They recently won Vodka Brand Champion 2025 and Supreme Brand Champion 2025. If your dad loves the Wallabies and the Wallaroos, Nemiroff is making its mark on Aussie turf, as the official sponsor joining their global lineup that includes Aston Villa, West Ham United, Everton and Fulham FC. It’s made using charcoal filtration, enriching the liquid with minerals with 11 stages of filtration, with last two being silver and platinum. Its an enjoyable vodka, bold, smooth with just enough edge to match Dad’s best one-liners. Get him a new Wallabies Scarf and hat too boot! Available at Dan Murphy’s for $63.99, it’s the perfect bottle to gift, sip, and toast to the man who taught you how to tackle life head-on.
Collaboration – Lanson Le Black Creation 258 x Chef Nguyen
I pop the cork and it’s not just Champagne its a story your dad will love. This bottle is a numbered blend with a legacy. Lanson’s Le Black Création isn’t your average Brut NV. It’s a reimagined classic as each bottle carries its own blend number (mine’s Création 258), since the house was founded in 1760. This is a tribute to the house’s 260-year history.
Confession – Lanson is one of my personal favourites as its big, bold, autolyse sytle hits lall my champagne buttons. Thi s bottle is so special. It is amber-gold with orchard fruit, citrus, and a brioche. The magic for me is in the layers: reserve wines aged in both stainless steel and oak, a touch of malolactic fermentation for roundness, and a backbone of Lanson’s signature acidity. What to eat with it on Father’s Day? Chef Luke Nguyen’s is a Lanson ambassador and we love his Chargrilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers are perfect for relaxed yet elevated at-home entertaining. Lanson Le Black Creation 258, Dan Murphy’s for RRP $71.99.
Little Giant Grenache 2022: Small Wombat, Big Wine
South Australia’s southern hairy-nose wombat may be pint-sized, but it’s tough, tenacious, and the state’s official emblem. Much like its vinous namesake, Little Giant Grenache punches well above its weight. Sourced from Seaview and Willunga vineyards, this hand-crafted drop is all about fruit purity, minimal intervention, and maximum flavour. It is a full-bodied red with plush berry intensity, touches of chocolate, and just enough oak to keep things interesting. Made in small 3–5 tonne batches, hand-picked, fermented in open-top fermenters, with partial aging in older oak and stainless steel to maintain freshness and balanced tannins I really loved it. It’s rich, robust, and food-friendly—think lamb shoulder with spicy cous cous and you’re in the zone. But here’s the kicker: every bottle supports WIRES, helping protect the very wombats that inspired the label. So yes, dad is drinking for a cause—and it tastes damn good. Find at most major retailers $19.99 per bottle. For more see here.
Hoxton London Spritz Amaro
Inspired by Hoxton founder Gerry Calabrese’s Italian heritage, the Hoxton London Spritz Amaro will take your taste buds on a delightful Mediterranean journey. Combining orange, morello cherry, blackberry, raspberry, lemon & fennel, it’s a rich yet refreshing gin you can enjoy in the sun. Top it with Prosecco and a dash of soda for a summery spritz or add some dry gin, sweet vermouth and Prosecco to create a Hoxton Negroni Fizz. It also drinks quite nicely straight, if you’re dealing with a sweet-toothed kind of dad! The Hoxton London Spritz retails at around $48 and is available at Dan Murphy’s, BWS, and other major outlets.
Moon Dog Brews for Dad Hamper
For a beer tasting session without the logistics and queuing up at the bar, treat him to a Moon Dog Brews for Dad Hamper. This Father’s Day beer hamper includes the Moon Dog Lager, Old Mate Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, and Tropical Beer. So, whether he prefers an American-style pale ale with juicy, fruity hops and a light caramel malt backbone or a session ale with pineapple, mango, guava, and a hint of citrus aromas… there’s something to love here. It also comes with an insulated stubby holder and a tasty snack combo of salted peanuts and a chilli and BBQ peanut mix. And, for an extra special touch this Father’s Day, you can personalise it with a free gift card. You can buy this gift box online from Hampers with Bite for $65.
Morris of Rutherglen – First Ever Single Barrel Whisky Release
Only 258 bottles exist of this extraordinary release from Morris of Rutherglen. It is Australia’s most awarded wine and whisky brand. Distilled in “Aurora,” a historic copper still originally built in Adelaide in the 1930s and installed at the Rutherglen site in 1941. The barrel was filled on a crisp winter Thursday—June 14, 2018—and each cask was hand-selected from the Morris family cellar by Chief Winemaker Madden Morris and Head Distiller Darren Peck for its exceptional character and depth. Our bottle, MRD80314 ‘Durif Cask,’ is beautifully boxed and marked with an authenticity label that nods to its provenance. On the nose, it offers a biscuity warmth reminiscent of Hobnobs, while the palate is luxuriously creamy with layers of cocoa, dark chocolate, and subtle spice. It’s got real fire power but now sold out! Sorry – Next best thing is to explore the rest of the highly awarded Morris Whisky range here.
Barnes and Brown – Southern Belle Whisky and Lady Juniper Gin. NON ALC
The Australian founders collaborated with experienced food scientists to craft spirits that mimic the complexity and mouthfeel of traditional liquors. Every bottle is blended, distilled, and packed in Australia, reflecting local innovation and global ambition. We tried their whisky inspired by traditional Southern bourbon, it has much softer notes than normal but you can taste vanilla, chocolate, orange and some woody flavours. We also tried their Lady Junpier Gin inspired by London Dry Gin which had pretty notes of orange blossom, lime, jasmine, and juniper. If you are fans of Lyres, this is a far more stable formlua which once opened last for months, not a few weeks! From $35 AUD a bottle
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
Mover over Outlander, Blood of Blood – This is a masterclass in Highland elegance, matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, it delivers a rich tapestry of flavors. We tasted lots of layers from oranges, chocolate, spices all with a oily, velvety mouthfeel. The iconic stag emblem hints at its regal heritage, while the sherry influence adds a festive warmth perfect for celebratory sipping. Whether gifted to a whisky aficionado or someone just beginning their single malt journey, The Dalmore 12 is a good balance between complexity and approachability for any dad. From Dan Murphy’s a major outlets $149.99
Czech Mates – by Budvar
I wouldn’t say I grew up on Budvar but it was absolutely my brew of choice in my twenties. The Czech’s know a thing of two about brewing which is not suprising considering they are the biggest consumers of beer in the world at 5.5litres a week. A new beer from the brewing giant hits the shelves this month after partnering with Gold Coast Burleigh Brewing. The collab using the time honoured Czech technique of double decoction mashing, where a portion of the mash is removed, boiled, and then returned to the main mash. It’s then matured for up to eight weeks, producing a smooth lager. Moravian barley and Saaz hops give it a for a classic Czech flavour, its crisp, lightly malted and it will be even more amazing to drink on a summers (not wet and wintery day). Read more here for how to get a crate!
Taylors’ Jaraman Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Taylors’ Jaraman Chardonnay is a masterclass in balance and complexity. Sourced from Clare Valley and Margaret River, this It has already wond four gold medals. Its a medium bodied chardonnay with bags of tropical notes stone fruits such as white peach, nectarine, it has a whisper of flinty minerality and French oak finesse. The Pinot Noir from blends Adelaide Hills elegance (65%) with a dash of Tasmanian cool (35%), pouring a luminous medium red with just enough purple hue to hint at its youthful swagger. On the nose, it’s ripe strawberry and subtle confectionery notes give way to violet, blueberry.. There’s a floral lift and varietal charm that feels more boutique florist than bottle shop. French oak plays the quiet wingman here, barely audible but undeniably present, letting the fruit do all the talking. Available at leading retailers nationally and at www.taylorswines.com.au. From $26.
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Marnong Estate – Single Vineyard Shiraz and Montepulciano
I love the elegant labels. This cool-climate Shiraz from Sunbury,Victoria is a standout. It opens with aromas of white pepper and charcuterie—think spice rack meets deli counter—before diving into a savoury palate of black olive, wood spice, and native davidson plum. It’s medium-bodied with roasted nut and herb notes adding layers of intrigue. Pair it with roast lamb or a dark chocolate dessert and let Dad bask in his own good taste. RRP $40.The 2024 Single Vineyard Montepulciano is for the adventourous. I really like it. Full-bodied and unapologetically flavour-forward, it has leafy herbal aromas with a savoury edge that plays beautifully with aged cheeses or slow-cooked meats. There’s intensity here, but also finesse— RRP $35. Available from independent merchants nationally, at the Marnong Estate Cellar Door and online here.
T2 x Penguin Books – The Great Gatsby gift pack
For the dad whose liver needs a bit of a break and a few nights in with a good book, T2’s latest collab with Penguin Books includes a fabulous Great Gatsby-themed gift pack. It features a mug – inscribed with F Scott Fitzgerald’s quote: “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past” – New York Breakfast tea bags (black tea infused with the taste of hot pancakes) and the book itself. Available from T2 stores nationally or https://www.t2tea.com $70
