Dads love gifts too.
Besides the classic items like wallets and flasks—who really needs one of those every year?—you can get dad a cool Father's Day gift. Show him some love with eight presents ranging from 18k cuff links to cocktail syrups to hygienic products just for his beard.
Cocktail syrups: Locally made from the staff at The Mercury and The Pinewood, Proof Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrups are perfect for the bartender dad who likes the just-add-bourbon approach to a good drink. Flavors are available in traditional, pecan and maple bacon and are also available at various metro Atlanta merchants including Green's Beverages, 737 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta. $22 each.www.proofsyrup.com.
Well outfitted: If you're looking to add pops of cool, comfortable, casual clothes to your dad's wardrobe, Dockers has your covered. A variety of Alpha Stretch Khakis are available (opt for the copper sunset color) as well as coordinating Oxford and twill shirts (if dad is the sunshine in your life, he'll love the yellow twill). Best of all, the aforementioned apparel items are on sale now though Sunday, June 19. Prices vary. www.dockers.com.
The take away: When he's going somewhere, he can pack all his goods in the Continental Duffle by J.W. Hulme Co. It's constructed with rugged leather making it ideal for weekend road trips or stowing in overhead bins. The monogramming is complimentary too. $895.www.jwhulmeco.com.
Fancy feet: He'll make a fashion statement with a variety of socks depicting everything from rock groups to girls to cartoon characters, courtesy ODD SOX, which are sold at The Athlete's Foot. Prices and styles vary by store. Socks are also available via www.oddsoxofficial.com. Atlantic Station, The Athlete's Foot, 230 18th St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-872-7111.
Spice things up: With a variety of rubs and seasons, dads can spice things up in the kitchen. Perfect for grilling, Fire & Flavor's Rub Starter Kit features a variety of best-selling seasonings such as a salmon, chicken seafood and coffee rubs. $30. www.fireandflavor.com.
Beard gang goods: For the bearded dad in your life, Bluebeards Original offers an Original Beard Kit Trio, which contains a full-size conditioning wash, beard saver (a beard oil alternative and Wonder Beard (for beards exposed to chlorine and salt water). All are packaged in a handy dandy vinyl bag. $56. www.bluebeardsoriginal.com.
Man Maintenance: From moisturizers to body soaps, the C.O. Bigelow Barber collection offers premium skincare for dad. For a whiff, head to a local Bath and Body Works; products are also available via www.bigelowchemists.com. Prices vary. Atlantic Station, Bath and Body Works, 230 18th St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-685-0283. www.bathandbodyworks.com.
Colorful cuffs: For a fashion statement that's quiet, yet full of pizzazz, he'll love the Schlumberger olive 18k gold with blue enamel cuff links from Tiffany & Co. After all, a little blue box can be given to men too. $3,800. www.tiffany.com.
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