From a fruity gin to a rousing red wine, Total MK has got the best alcoholic gifts for Dad this Father's Day.
We've tried them all on your behalf, but you can thank us later. First, go purchase!
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port
Dad no doubt appreciates the finer things in life, and a little tipple is probably one of them.
This Father's Day, you might want to stick with the traditional and classic – and Cockburn's Special Reserve is certainly that.
It's widely regarded as one of the most iconic Ports ever, and since making its debut in 1969 it has remained the benchmark for all Reserve Ports. It's adaptable too, and makes a great addition to any meal, as Total MK found. Perfect with dinner, or with chocolate or cheese, which help cut loose its rich, balanced flavour.
Get it: Waitrose, Tesco, Morrison's
Brewer's Collection: Barrel Aged Porter
Keep it simple – buy Dad a beer to say 'thanks for all you do.'
Not just any beer, mind you, but a bottle of Barrel Aged Porter. A limited edition London Porter is aged for six months before being mixed with a younger batch to give the drink its smooth finish.
It's sleek black packaging says that its one 'For Him', and the champagne-style bottle gives it the special feel it deserves. Barrel Aged Porter will appeal to anyone who appreciates a rich, full-bodied beer.
Get it: www.meantimebrewing.com/shop
Chelsea Flower Gin
World-famous London store Partridges has launched a fabulously floral gin, giving a nod to the RHS Chelsea Show which happens close to its flagship store.
The dry London Gin - which has been created in collaboration with the Master Distiller at Dunnet Bay in Scotland - contains 19 botanicals, including rose petals, marigold, verbena, cassia bark and juniper.
The limited edition bottles are hand-filled, numbered by hand and sealed with wax. We love it. In fact, you could say it has had a gin-ormous effect on us!
Sure, it's a floral sensation, but this is one way Dad will be happy to enjoy the gift of flowers!
Get it: www.partridges.co.uk
I Heart Shiraz
This bottled beauty is from the I Heart Wines collection, which features a range of tempting reds – Merlot and Pinot Noir also figure.
If Dad likes a little spicy number every now and then, this Shiraz will serve him nicely. It's bursting with ripe and juicy black fruit flavours, and works just as well in the heat of summer as it does when the chill of winter is creeping in. Pour Dad a glass of class and everything will be just wine and dandy!
Get it: Leading grocers
