Things to do
Atlanta distillery tours
If dad is all about eating locally, we're pretty sure he's also into drinking locally. Take him on a Saturday afternoon booze cruise around Atlanta's distilleries. Grab a Lyft and start the afternoon off in Decatur at Independent Distilling for samples of aged and white rum and their signature Hellbender bourbon. Next head over to the Old Fourth Ward to tour and taste your way through Atlanta's first vodka, gin, and Lawn Dart ginger-lemon liqueur at Old Fourth Distillery. Finally, finish the day in the beautiful tasting room at ASW Distillery with samples of Fiddler bourbon, single malt whiskey and apple brandy. Guided tours include samples and a souvenir bottle of spirits to take home from each distillery. Tour times and prices vary. Check each distillery's website for individual tour details.
Independent Distilling, 731 E College Ave., Decatur. 678-576-3804, independentdistilling.com.
Old Fourth Distillery, 487 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta. 844-653-3687, O4D.com.
ASW Distillery, 199 Armour Dr. NE Ste. C, Atlanta. 404-590-2279, aswdistillery.com.
City Winery's Whiskey With Dad
Celebrate a little early with this whiskey tasting on City Winery's outdoor patio. Beverage director JR Smith will discuss what makes each whiskey’s flavor profile unique, and participants will also be treated to dishes from a Big Green Egg-inspired menu. Admission includes six, one-ounce whiskey pours, food pairings, and a welcome cocktail.
7 p.m. June 14. $75. 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-946-3791, citywinery.com/atlanta/father-s-day-whiskey-tasting-6-14-18.html.
The Southern Gentleman's Father’s Day Bourbon Brunch
During this third annual event, guests will enjoy brunch staples such as New Orleans-style shrimp and grits, a variety of omelets and French toast plus barbecue specials — all a la carte. There will also be a whiskey education session, tasting areas and flight specials inclusive of Beam Family Bourbons (Think Knob Creek, Baker’s, Booker’s and Basil Hayden). Rounding out the festivities will be a caricature artist who will capture dads everlasting good looks.
3035 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-939-9845, thesoutherngentlemanatl.com .
Gifts
Cocktail Commons vintage glassware
Help dad up his home bar game and gift him with a set of vintage or classic glassware. Cocktail Commons is an Atlanta-based online glass and barware site run by the husband and wife team of Ben and Maddie Richardson. Ben, a bartender at Staplehouse, and Maddie, a digital designer, scour antique stores and flea markets for unique sets and pieces for their online store. The site also includes handy bar tips and cocktail recipes from Ben. Shop cocktailcommons.com.
ATL pint and rocks glasses
If dad is a big fan of the ATL, let him swell with Atlanta pride each time he takes a sip of whiskey or a swig of beer. Bravo Custom Printing out of Gainesville uses a sandblasting method to create its custom glasses, meaning no smudging or washing off in the dishwasher.
Locally-made, reclaimed wood beer caddy
You've bought your dad his favorite bottled sixer of local beer now package it in a locally-made, reclaimed wood beer caddy from Chad Floyd Woodworks. Dad will never again worry about that darn cardboard carrier giving out on the way to the next party.
Mix-and-match beer
Sometimes, all it takes is a cold beer to make everything better. Make Dad's world better by grabbing him a bunch of craft brews from around the globe. Hop City offers more than 100 canned beers and another 800 bottles, priced between $2 and $10. Hop City, 1000 Marietta St., Atlanta, 404-350-9998 and 99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, 470-355-2534, hopcitybeer.com.
Sugarfina Bourbon Bears
Does your dad have a sweet tooth and a taste for bourbon? Sugarfina is selling large cubes of bourbon gummi bears as part of their Vice collection made with a splash of Blanton’s single barrel. Add this sweet treat to dad’s home bar or his office for those moments when only a bourbon bear will do. Also, great for the movie theater. Sold at Sur La Table stores, Total Wine-Perimeter and Sugarfina locations at Lenox Square Mall and Perimeter Mall.
$20 per cube, sugarfina.com.
Wine, cheese and more
For the epicurean dad, Decatur wine and specialty goods store Wahoo Wine & Provisions offers gift baskets stuffed with fancy food and good vino. Basket prices start at $25 and can include an assortment of local cheeses, bottles of wine, crackers, local jams, cookies, chocolates, stemware and more. Wahoo Wine & Provisions, 1036 W. College Ave., Decatur, 404-687-9463, wahoowine.com.
Cocktail Commons vintage glassware
Help dad up his home bar game and gift him with a set of vintage or classic glassware. Cocktail Commons is an Atlanta-based online glass and barware site run by the husband and wife team of Ben and Maddie Richardson. Ben, a bartender at Staplehouse, and Maddie, a digital designer, scour antique stores and flea markets for unique sets and pieces for their online store. The site also includes handy bar tips and cocktail recipes from Ben. Shop cocktailcommons.com.
--Carolyn Desalu, Ligaya Figueras, Beth McKibben and Yvonne Zusel contributed to this report.
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