1. Atholl Brose is similar to Drambuie - a Scotch based liqueur blended with honey and herbs, and is based on a traditional Scottish recipe. It won the title of "world's best whiskey liqueur" in 2012, and makes a damn fine drink. Try the Prince Edward Martini: 3 oz vodka, 1 oz Atholl Brose, stir with ice, strain, and garnish with a lemon peel. Divine. $56
2. Most guys haven't figured out how awesome aprons are. They prevent all kinds of mess from getting all over your clothes when grilling dinner or shaking up pisco sours. I love the Moore & Giles Leather Aprons they wear at Dead Rabbit here in NYC, and now you can give dad one too. $375
3. If there's one thing I know to be true, men love knives. Especially when they're well made, sharp as hell, and damn good looking. Dad is sure to love this Tosa Kajiyamura Bunka Knife with a high carbon steel blade and an oak handle that is a combo of a Japanese cleaver and a chef's knife. $98
4. If dad likes smoke, give him a bottle of gorgeous peated scotch - Compass Box's Peat Monster is one of my favorites. It's a blend of Islay scotch and Speyside whisky, giving it a nice balance of intense bonfire like smoke and sweet honey. $58
5. So dad's into more refined whisky, you say. Treat him to a bottle of Yamazaki 18 - a subtle yet flavorful whiskey with flavors of dark chocolate, jammy fruit, coffee, green notes, creamy mouth feel, and bright citrus to balance it all out. A proper gentleman's whisky if there ever was one. $189
6. If dad's into making cocktails, treat him to a leather bound, limited edition copy of the PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan - it's one of the most influential cocktail books since the Savoy Cocktail book, and inspires most creative shaking and stirring. $65
7. One of the most useful things any man can carry with him is a knife - and a handsome Japanese Higo Pocket Knife with a laminated white steel blade with tsuchime finish that says Courage? Brilliant. $65
8. A home is not a home without a proper bottle opener. Give dad a handsome artifact - hand machined solid brass J. L. Lawsom & Co. Brass XIV. $72
9. Custom Initial Steak Irons from William Sonoma let dad sear his initials into those delicious steaks, grilled to perfection. $40
10. Meat bars? Yes please. Epic Bison Bars are made with grass fed organic buffalo, uncured bacon, and cranberries. Perfect for the man on the go. $34 for 12
11. There's something about a really nice glass that makes whiskey taste just a little bit better. Pour a proper dram in these Normann Copenhagen glasses by designer Rikke Hagen. $50
12. Here at Gastronomista HQ we are on a bit of a Pisco kick as of late - Pisco Sours, Pisco on ice, Pisco margaritas. I'm loving Pisco Porton - it's a very high quality liquor that is nice to sip straight or shake up into a cocktail. $37
13. Auchentoshan Valinch 2012 Release is aged exclusively in first fill bourbon barrels making it a citrus-y, sweet, and creamy cask-strength scotch. $55
14. Every year I ask my dad what he wants for Fathers Day, and without fail, he says "A Bateau". Unfortunately, I cannot afford said bateau, and likely never will. But thanks to Harbor Line Cruises, I can take good old dad out for a day of boating. They've got a great line up of tours: Architecture Tours of Manhattan, Cocktail Tours, Wine and Cheese Pairings, and day sails up the mighty Hudson River Valley. You're welcome, dad. $42 - $178
