Luxury Father's Day Gifts Dad Will Brag About for Years

This is a bourbon that checks all the boxes. It features a mash bill with twice the standard amount of rye, which subdues the sweetness of the corn without getting overly spicy. It's smooth and approachable. Seventh-generation master distiller—and proud father—Fred Noe purposefully bottles this at 80 proof, rendering a welcoming whiskey that appeals to enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Just like Dad, it exemplifies patience, as it's aged longer than standard bourbons in order to soften its grain and wood flavors. And yet there’s also depth and refinement. It's something he'll want to sip and savor slowly. Packaged in a stately bottle, Dad can proudly display it on his bar, savor it as the perfect nightcap, or share with friends and family for cocktails. Even in an incredibly competitive market, you’ll be hard pressed to find an American whiskey showcasing this sort of complexity at a great price point.

With the advent of 8-track, cassettes, and compact discs, many a music lover had dismissed the classic format of turntables as a thing of the past, when in fact it's outlived them all. There’s something inescapably special about spinning tunes in real time. Just because it’s a classic, however, doesn’t mean it can’t be refashioned for the modern era. In this case, Audio-Technica has crafted a vibration-resistant turntable with built-in Bluetooth, so Dad can stream his favorite vinyl wirelessly to any set of compatible speakers or headphones.

The latest generation of Apple Watch is nothing short of a wrist-bound supercomputer. It tracks exercise, sleep patterns, and health habits—and it looks super sleek while doing it. A thick front crystal display is more robust than ever, making it resistant to cracking and uniquely equipped to guard against the occupational hazards of being an active dad. Speaking of which, if Dad's a runner, he'll love the new running-specific features like Automatic Track Detection when he wants to hit some laps at a local track, as well as Pace alerts to keep him keyed in on speed goals.

This work of art is billed as “impossibly slim.” And that’s no overstatement. The stylish, oak-encased WiFi speaker is less than 7 centimeters wide. Nevertheless it still manages to deliver a rich and robust sound thanks to state-of-the-art technology that acoustically compensates to match the spacing of any room. There’s also a beautiful boost of bass in the mix, which provides an earful for even the most discerning of audiophiles.

There's no other brand on the market keeping things as cool as YETI. The rugged design on this particular cooler incorporates three inches of proprietary insulation. Heavy-duty lid latches and an interlocking two-pin hinge design keep the outside out and the inside in. It holds up to 54 cans and will keep 'em cold for a full 24 hours. It’s also bearproof, perfect for camping trips with Dad.

There are coffee machines, and then there's Moccamaster. KBGV Select affords all the customizations of a professional java purveyor, but Dad needn’t be a barista to know how to work it. A simple selector switch allows him to choose between brew sizes and easily adjust brew speed and hotplate temperatures to dial in a bespoke cup of coffee. It’s a particularly sturdy model, ideal for dads who can be a little rough on their stuff. Though if something does go on the fritz, this brand boasts a five-year warranty and will repair its products for life.

Arc’teryx is an ultra-luxe outdoor brand made for gearheads by gearheads. This particular shell is the most durable jacket in its entire arsenal. Windproof and waterproof, the "SV" in its name stands for severe weather. It won’t let Dad down when the elements get extreme. Intended for long bouts in the backcountry, the jacket is embedded with patented reflector technology to improve visibility in emergency situations. But it’s also a great accessory in less dire predicaments, too, like walking the dog in a downpour. 

The latest mirrorless camera from Canon incorporates a CMOS sensor to deliver 45 megapixels with Deep Learning Technology and Full-HD up to 120 frames per second. That’s a very complicated way to say this is a lightweight, nimble piece of equipment that captures crisp photographs. Though it works best in the hands of a dad who knows a thing or two about photography, when set to auto mode, it can point and shoot with the best of them. 

If Dad loves to entertain and host family dinners, these forged steak knives from France are the perfect addition to his kitchen armament. They're wrought by hand from a single rod of stainless steel in Thiers, the European capital of cutlery. Adjoining the steel is a handle of burled beechwood, known in its native forest as “bois debout.” They're striking and elegant; in fact, the presentation is nearly as sharp as the blade itself.