Your guide to gifting better, with picks from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
When it comes to choosing the right whisky for your dad, the options can feel endless — peated or smooth? Fruity or rich? Core range or limited release? We get it: the whisky aisle can be a minefield. So, we’ve done the hard work for you.
With the help of our friends at Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, we’ve matched some standout bottles to five classic dad personalities — from the laid-back sipper to the foodie who always orders for the table.
Whether you’re shopping early or leaving it (fashionably) late, this is your shortcut to a gift he’ll actually love.
For the foodie dad
Old Perth Amontillado Sherry Cask
RRP £58.00
A limited-edition release aged in rare Amontillado casks, this sweeter style of whisky is bursting with golden sultanas, dried peaches and soft, buttery texture. Basically, it’s made for pairing.
Perfect with tapas-style bites — in fact, it’s one of the stars of both Rioja’s June-long Dram & Tapas menu in Glasgow, where it’s served alongside mini paella with chicken and chorizo, and Tapa’s month-long collaboration in Edinburgh, where it appears in a honey and chilli salsa served over croquetas de Mahón y sobrasada.
Best for: dads aged 35–60 who love to cook (and eat), host with flair, and know the wine list by heart.
For the sports enthusiast
Mac-Talla Terra
RRP £46.00
Smoky, bold and full of energy, this classic Islay malt offers citrus notes and clean woodsmoke with a salty sea spray finish. It’s the kind of dram you sip after a winter swim or a windswept hill walk.
Best for: active dads in their 30s–50s who love a match day, coastal hikes, or a dram that packs a punch.
For the outdoor adventurer
Carn Mor Benrinnes 2016
RRP £45.00
A Speyside single malt that’s light, bright, and made for summer sipping. Think red berries, vanilla ice cream, and fresh shortbread – matured in first-fill bourbon casks and bottled at 47.5% ABV.
Best for: outdoorsy types aged 35–60 who’d rather be in the Cairngorms than the city, and like their whisky fresh, not fussy.
For the cosy fireside drinker
Càrn Mòr Celebration of the Cask Benriach 1998 (26 Year Old)
Limited Edition – £250
This rare single cask release from Benriach was matured in a sherry butt and bottled at a cask strength 59.3%. Rich and full of character, it opens with notes of cinnamon, milk chocolate, and dried fruits – everything you’d want in a dram made for long evenings and a soft chair.
Best for: dads aged 50+ who love the finer things — a crackling fire, a record on, and a whisky that feels as layered as a good novel.
For the sophisticated sipper
Old Perth Vintage Collection 2009
Limited Edition – RRP £95.00
Crafted from a blend of sherry casks — including first and second fill Oloroso and PX — this 2009 vintage release is rich, bold, and irresistibly complex. Expect notes of sun-dried fruits, brown sugar, sandalwood and warming spices, all bottled at a robust 53.6%. With only 1,482 bottles available, it’s a true collector’s piece that still feels deeply drinkable.
Best for: stylish dads aged 40+ who know their casks, appreciate the beauty of a small-batch blend, and like their whisky with a side of storytelling.
The green-fingered gatherer
Bruadar Single Malt Scotch Whisky Liqueur
RRP £26.95
Crafted with Scottish honey, sloe berries and single malt Scotch whisky, Bruadar is smooth, light, and packed with soft, fruit-forward character. It’s ideal for dads who prefer liqueurs over straight spirits — and love a chilled glass on a summer evening.
Best for: the dad who grows his own herbs, knows when the elderflower blooms, and always has a bottle chilled for impromptu guests.
Make it an experience
In addition to their Dram & Tapas night at Rioja in Glasgow on 26th June, Morrison Distillers are also partnering with Tapa in Edinburgh for another exclusive June-long menu, featuring dishes paired with Old Perth expressions:
Tapa Menu Highlights (available throughout June):
- Tostas de Ibérico
Toasted sourdough with homemade Iberico pâté, topped with an Old Perth Palo Cortado gel
Paired with: Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Aged Whisky or Spritz - Croquetas de Mahón y Sobrasada
Cheese and Sobrasada croquettes with an Amontillado honey chilli salsa
Paired with: Amontillado Sherry Cask Aged Whisky or Whisky Sour - Tarta de Queso de San Sebastián
Burnt Basque cheesecake topped with Old Perth Double Sherry Wood whisky-infused dulce de leche
Paired with: Double Sherry Wood Whisky or Old Fashioned
Book Dram & Tapas night at Rioja, or book a table at Tapa, and discover the full range at morrisondistillers.com.
