Scrambling to find dad the right gift for the big day? From exceptionally hydrating bottled water to show-stopping shoes, Here’s five favorites we can’t stop thinking about.
1. Essentia ionized alkaline bottled water – $35.88 for 12 1.5L bottles at Fresh Direct
Essentia Alkaline Water
Dads like to be hydrated (Ok, everyone likes to be hydrated), but dads seem particularly ready for a fresh bottle of water any time. Get it done right with Essentia, the original ionized alkaline water with a pH of 9.5 or higher, resulting in a genuinely more hydrating water. And now offered in a 500mL six-pack, Essentia just became that much easier to take around the house or on the go. It’s taste is truly exceptional and for the mixologist dad, its even great in custom cocktails.
Where to buy: Find Essentia locally with their handy store locator, or get 12 1.5L bottles at Fresh Direct.
2. The Lawn Mower 4.0 by Manscaped – starting at $84.99 at Manscaped
The Lawn Mower 4.0 by Manscaped
Specializing in below-the-waist grooming, Manscaped burst on the scene in 2016 with its original Lawn Mower shaving kit. Now the fourth generation is here, Lawnmower 4.0, and it’s damn impressive. Featuring Manscaped’s signature SkinSafe™ replaceable blades and a variety of guard length, it’s got all the bells and whistles that dad will expect from a groomer. Manscaped’s also got a host of other goodies including an excellent safety razor that has one of the best designs on the market.
Where to buy: Get Lawn Mower 4.0 by Manscaped here.
3. I.W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $99.99 at Drizly.com
I.W. Harper 15 Year Bourbon
True Whiskey aficionados will recognize the history of the I.W. Harper name, including the fact the distillery was one of the few allowed to remain open and in production during the prohibition era. With a complex flavor profile, dad will find a lot to explore in the I.W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon American Whiskey, whether served on rocks or neat. And offered in a tasteful decanter-style bottle, the I.W. will look great on the bar cart and shows a little more sophistication than the more accessible bourbons, sure to draw an eye.
Where to buy: Get I. W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon American Whiskey here.
4. SheaMoisture’s Men’s Gift Set – $14.88 at Walmart.com
SheaMoisture’s Men’s Gift Set
SheaMoisture has been celebrating the little moments of fatherhood with a special tenderness and thoughtfulness through a content series collaboration with Black Love, Inc. Fresh from the debut of this stunning, multi-part “A Father’s Lullaby” campaign, featuring Taylor Bennett and music by Emmy-nominated songwriter, Kareem James, SheaMoisture is now offering a limited-edition gift set of signature products and an exclusive candle featuring the brand’s legendary vanilla bean and white musk fragrance.
Where to buy: Get SheaMoisture’s Men’s Gift Set here.
5. The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail (Hardcover) – $14.49 at Amazon
The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail
From the author of A Man and His Watch and The Martini: Perfection in a Glass, Matt Hranek knows good taste. Being a photographer, a director, and the founder/editor of the men’s lifestyle magazine WM Brown, he’s comfortable offering his bold opinions with the backing of a truly worldly mind. For the creative and intellectual dad who likes to read about what he’s enjoying, The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail is a nice choice; replete with juicy historical details and personal stories relating to the drink.
Where to buy: Get The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail by Matt Hranek here.
6. BONUS: Men’s Wool Runner Mizzles – $115.00 at Allbirds
Allbirds Men’s Wool Runner Mizzles
Don’t forget the shoes! If dad is seeking superior comfort in a stylish package, the Allbirds Wool Runner is a top choice. Designed with comfort as the sole priority (Get it? This post needed a dad joke), Allbirds sets the standard with water-repelling materials on top end, their signature SweetFoam midsole which is indeed carbon negative, and a castor bean oil-based insole, ensuring a cushiony, odor-reducing experience anywhere dad might walk.
Where to buy: Get Men’s Wool Runner Mizzles by Allbirds here.
