Traditional, trendy, green, unconventional, hero: to every dad his own spirits
Irene Perico,
Friday, 14 March 2025 (0 minutes read)
Whisky, bitters, gin and grappa: on the occasion of Father's Day, here is a selection of ten spirits from our catalogue, perfect for all tastes and for all fathers who love spirits, from the most classic liqueurs to contemporary reinterpretations of tradition: a journey through high quality ingredients, refined botanicals, international flavours and attention to sustainability.
For dads with classic and traditional tastes
Murray McDavid Islay Finish
Made with cask ageing from one of the most famous peat whisky distilleries (whose name remains a secret), Murray McDavid Islay Finish is a classic single malt whisky from the Speyside region: fine and elegant to start with, it is characterised by smoky notes, with delicate hints of ripe fruit and a dry, fresh finish.
Zeni Grappa Pini 12 anni Teroldego
The most classic tradition and the essence of grappa enclosed in a bottle: this is the Teroldego grappa produced by the Trento-based Zeni winery. Aged 12 years, it maintains intact the intensity of the fruity Teroldego scents combined with elegant notes of vanilla and wood. A refined grappa, soft warm and enveloping on the palate, with a rich nuance of dried fruit and an elegance that leaves you speechless.
For trendy, style-conscious dads
Renais Gin
Renais means "rebirth" and is the gin launched by actress Emma Watson, together with her brother Alex, that captures the essence of Burgundy terroir. An intriguing gin that counts among its botanicals organic grapes from the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis on her father's estate, used immediately after being pressed to make wine. Along with juniper, lime blossom, coriander seeds, cubeb pepper, acacia honey and a pinch of rock salt are also used to recreate the mineral and slightly saline taste typical of Chablis. A bold and vibrant gin, ideal not only for mixing but also to enjoy at the end of a meal. A gin that ‘speaks’ of wine.
Peter In Florence London Dry Gin
Produced in Tuscany on the hills just outside Florence, this gin embodies elegance, class and typical Italian style: leatherette label, hand-stitching, fourteen botanicals all from Tuscany, including the Iris flower, symbol of Florence, and the famous Tuscan juniper, sought after all over the world. Intense in its predominantly floral fragrances, enriched by citrus notes of bergamot and lemon, which are also found in the mouth.
Amaronauta
Born in the Piedmontese province of Alessandria, Amaronauta is a blend of botanicals from every corner of the world enriched with local roots, reinterpreted in a contemporary key. With its complex and well-balanced aromatic bouquet and its dry notes, this "cosmopolitan" bitter is perfect both to drink at the end of a meal and to combine with tonic and ice, becoming an excellent aperitif cocktail (Amaro-Tonic), smooth and fresh, ideal for those looking for a light drink with a lower alcohol content than gin and tonic.
For dads with a green spirit
Visionair Gin
With an eye on the future, Visionair is a Tuscan gin that focuses on sustainability thanks to the ethical choices, in terms of environmental protection, made by the two founders. Each botanical has been carefully selected from "bee-friendly flowers", i.e. flowers with higher nectar quantities that can support bees during climate change. Added to this is the choice of environmentally sustainable packaging: an infinitely recyclable stainless steel flask.
A gin that teases the nose with the balsamic side of juniper, then leaves room for round floral notes emphasised by chamomile, acacia flowers and bergamot. In keeping with its philosophy, Visionair is reminiscent of spring in bloom and the awakening of nature. A lovely gin that can also be consumed on its own.
Amaro Nepèta
Produced in the heart of Sicily, Amaro Nepèta celebrates Nepitella, a Sicilian plant very similar to mint in aroma and unknown to most. A natural infusion of zero-km ingredients - wild Nepitella mint, IGP Syracuse lemon peel, alcohol, Sicilian aromatic herbs and spring water from Etna - gives life to a handcrafted digestif to be drunk cold at the end that with its balsamic and citrus notes satisfies both lovers of classic bitters and palates that prefer softer tastes.
For unconventional dads
Fabio Goti Hercle Liquore di Latte
A liqueur dedicated to Hercules, an Etruscan deity, with a base of milk, vanilla and lemon. Pleasing to the nose, thanks to the delicate scents of milk and vanilla, it is warm and velvety on the palate, accompanied by a good freshness due to the encounter between the persuasive notes of vanilla and the acidity of lemon. It is a valid alternative to limoncello, to be enjoyed both as a liqueur for contemplation, perhaps in combination with dry pastries, and for the preparation of unconventional, tasty cocktails.
Maley Sidro di mela Acquavite Whymper
Bringing the beauty and harmony of the centuries-old apple trees of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn into the bottle is the objective of Maley, a company from Brissogne (AO) that produces a unique brandy, with an elegant and smooth taste, obtained from the distillation of apple cider that matures in small barrels of different mountain woods to which ‘risinou’ is added, a cooked must of pear obtained thanks to an ancient recipe from Valle d'Aosta.
For the "Heroes" dads
Terence Hill Hero Rauching Mild Blended Malt
Produced in Germany by St. Kilian, one of the world’s best-selling whisky distilleries, Terence Hill The Hero Rauching Mild Blended Malt is an easy and pleasant smoky whisky that is aged in barrels of former Jamaican rum. The result is a whisky that reveals on the nose aromas of wood combined with sweet molasses, vanilla Barboun, caramel cream, peach as well as a hint of marzipan in the background. The taste is intense, with a finish that opens with caramel and vanilla to finish with spicy oak and a touch of cocoa, while the subtle smoky notes persist for a long time. For the "hero" dads who, like Trinity, enjoy a glass of whiskey after work.
