FATHER’S DAY GIFTS DAD WILL LOVE 2026
Father's Day 2026 is on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Father’s Day Gifts: If you get started over Memorial Day weekend - there are lots of deals on these things. Also - you can shop for yourself, I won’t tell. Some of these links are affiliate links and I may get a commission.
EXPERIENCES
DISTILLERY TOUR: BROTHER JUSTUS: The guided tour takes you from raw grain to glass, with tastings of their core expressions: American Single Malt, Cold-Peated, and Silver Whiskey. There's even a Master Blender's Tour led by James Jefferson that goes deeper into the technical craft, plus a high-proof specialty tasting and 20% off bottles on the day of the tour. Perfect Father's Day outing. brotherjustus.com/tours
O’SHAUGHNESSY DISTILLING: Another Northeast Minneapolis gem that’s gotten a lot of national buzz for their Keeper’s Heart Irish + American whiskey (which you already mention). Their tasting room is a beautiful experience gift too.
TASTE TWIN CITIES FOOD TOUR: Walking food tours with samples from long-established local favorites, plus brewery and distillery tours by bus. Gift certificates are available with no expiration date — easy to buy, totally flexible. tastetwincities.com
TWINS GAME: Simple, classic, dad-approved. Join MyTwins and get happy hour pricing before every home game! TWINS.COM/MYTWINS
OUTDOOR & GRILLING GEAR
THERMOWORKS THERMAPEN ONE: The single best grilling upgrade you can give a dad who thinks he doesn't need one. I use this: accurate readings in just one second - used for steaks, chicken, fish, and more. Comes in 10 colors, backed by a 5-year warranty, and runs on a single AAA battery. Around $109 at thermoworks.com — frequently goes on sale.
YETI ROADIE COOLER: The Roadie has a slimline build that can fit behind the driver's seat of a car, holds up to 18 cans and wine bottles, and is designed for easy carry. Pairs perfectly with the Minnesota Pure Clear Ice I already have on my list below! yeti.com
RESCUE GRILL CLEANER: Such a great product -no wire bristles which sometimes break off. Grillmastersclub.com
CRAFTMADE APRON: You see this in many of your favorite Minnesota restaurants: https://fluence-media.co/3HhDtwV
HEDLEY & BENNETT APRON: Overstock at a great price: Hedleyandbennett.com
FOOD & ULTRA LOCAL
GAVIN KAYSEN’S SYNERGY SERIES BOOK: Does your guy love Spoon & Stable? Leadership stories? Hear from the chefs who came to Minnesota for the Synergy Series- plus recipes: amazon.com
THOMAS LIQUORS WINE CLUB: This is so cool - one of my favorite wine guys, Peter Vars, curates a monthly club that can be shipped to dad. https://fluence-media.co/4dyqhzQ
MARC HEU PATISSERIE CHOCOLATE CIGARS: One of the nation’s best pastry chefs has a set of 3 chocolate cigars infused with liquor. https://fluence-media.co/4mA6Pqv
CHEF’S PRESS: Perfect for grilling or sandwiches or steak- they have starter sets, but all you really need is this 13 oz press: thechefspress.com
OLEAVIA EV OLIVE OIL: Local family, Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil from Coccinella. https://fluence-media.co/4dzeD7K
EARL GILES OLD FASHIONED SYRUP: Just mix with bourbon or whiskey. $12. https://earlgiles.com/products/bittered-old-fashioned-8-oz-retail
TATTERSALL’S FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE: Trucker hat https://www.tattersalldistilling.com/merchandise/fathers-day/
BAGS / TRAVEL
GRAMS28 CROSSBODY: This is what I use when I’m traveling - I like the 157 Essential Sling (about $200) and a great gift for dad. High quality leather but minimalistic and masculine. Grams28.com
BELLROY TOILETRY KIT: You already cover Bellroy-adjacent style — this fits right in. It’s a compact, minimalist, beautifully designed toiletry bag made from recycled water-resistant woven fabric, ideal for everyday carry and weekend travel. Clean, modern, not flashy — very on-brand for modern dads. Bellroy.com
FILSON TRAVEL KIT: For the more rugged dad. Built with Rugged Twill and oil finish Tin Cloth, with a spill-proof lining, designed to withstand years of use in the field or on the road. Classic American-made quality that lasts a lifetime. filson.com
MONOS CARRY-ON LUGGAGE: Alyssa and I just bought these - great quality, nice colors, easy to recognize if you’re forced to gate check. Love how smooth they roll and light they are. Monos.com
FASHION
TEXTURED POLOS: I love the sweater polo trend. Classy, on-trend, but not too much for dad. I like this from J.Crew [link]
LINEN/COTTON BUTTON UP: Madewell is another of my favorites - this is a cotton/linen blend for guys afraid to go all-in on linen. [link]
LINEN: This is a great J. Crew linen shirt [link] And someone just bought me this Bowery performance stretch oxford shirt with button-down collar for Father’s Day [link]
GQ BOX: I always tell people to get this subscription! It’s a quarterly little gift and reminder that you love dad. I’ve subscribed for years. [link]
Todd Snyder: I wish we had a store here - but I shop online at Todd Snyder all the time. I love this summer weight oversized shirt on sale right now [link]
SHOP MY FASHION FAVORITES: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3297134
JAXEN GREY: Everyday style at great prices - this is an easy spot for dads - you can shop online or North Loop, Galleria, Ridgedale, Woodbury. [link]
J.H. & SONS GALLERIA: I do a ton of shopping at my radio partner J.H. & Sons - they have amazing tailored clothes, but great casual stuff as well, and fabulous fragrance. I love Eight and Bob and I wear this Kiton fragrance all the time:
ELECTRONICS
Anker Cell Phone power bank: My phone is ALWAYS running out of juice. https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/55qdV1
Dash Cam from Garmin: Dads love dash cams. Team up with your siblings, it’s only around $140. https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/19gYmz
Beats Over-ear headphones: When I looked, they were on sale for $169! https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/aOLo0Y
Powerbeats Earbuds: I love my AirPods but they fall out when I work out. This solves that. https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/o4GK2E
More of my Father’s Day BEST BUY PICKS [I may get commission on these links]
ART & PENS & WATCHES
PENS: I am obsessed with Barry Rubin’s selection of fun and luxurious pens. I have about a half-dozen rollerball pens from Barry, email him NOW with a favorite color or hobby or alma mater and he’ll hook you up. EMAIL: penstore@gmail.com
Continental Diamond: Many of the best watch experts in town were at Wixon Jewelers and now they’re at Continental Diamond, which has a stellar collection of pre-owned luxury watches now. I just borrowed their Cartier Santos, and if anyone wants to buy me that I’d appreciate it!!
TC Time & Luxury: I get so many of my watches from David Brenke. He’s spent his career working in luxury watches - he can find anything you need, but his showroom in St. Louis Park is stocked with pre-loved Rolex, Tudor and IWC to more entry-level Seiko. Tell David I sent you, he’ll give you an even better deal than normal! SHOP the online collection
Bench Pressed: Hilarious letter pressed cards, great gift selection in Seward Minneapolis.
Other favorite Art stops: Kickernick Gallery in downtown Minneapolis has an amazing selection and Drew Beson Art Gallery in the Shops at West End (it’s his art in my new living room).
COFFEE LOVERS
FELLOW: My wife bought me this Aiden coffee maker, and I don’t think I’ve used my pour-over stuff since. It’s fantastic. LINK TO AIDEN
Pour-over curious? This would be a nice design-forward alternative to a Chemex, the Stagg Pourover.
TRADE COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION: I’m a subscriber - I love that I get coffee from roasters all over the U.S. You set how often you want to get it and the flavor profile you enjoy. Subscribe & get Half off Your First Month!
MY FAVORITE LOCAL BEANS: UP Coffee Roasters ($17/12 oz is a bargain); S.K. Coffee in St. Paul; GET DOWN COFFEE Co. in North Minneapolis, Duluth Coffee Company, Cuckoo Coffee from White Bear Lake.
COCKTAIL LOVERS
CUSTOM BOURBON BARREL: A Minnesota distillery is bottling bourbon in a small wooden barrel you can have customized to your company or your family. Such a cool gift. LINK TO LITTLE ROUND STILL
GLASSWARE: We love Estelle Colored Glass - great for design-lovers. Riedel is our fave - we adore the drink-specific rocks glass, for wine I use the Performance line. I’m also a huge fan of these Hawkins New York classes - https://go.shopmy.us/p-55026817
CLEAR ICE: I’m a huge stan for Minnesota Pure Clear Ice - most liquor stores have the cubes, spheres and shards. LOCATIONS: https://minnesota-ice.com
BUY A BOTTLE
GIN - My favorite locals are Tattersall & Earl Giles. Mexico: Condesa. Vietnam: SÔNG CÁI. Versatile national: Tanqueray No. Ten.
BOURBON: Wild Turkey 101 (easy to find), Knob Creek (lots of store picks in local retailers), WhistlePig Rye, Local: Keepers Heart and Brother Justus are my favorites.
TEQUILA / MEZCAL: Tequila Ocho is widely available in MN and won most of the categories at the World Tequila Awards, I like Patrón, I like Las Melodías de la Luna for mezcal (owned by two Minnesota women).
PERSONAL GROOMING
MOISTURIZER: One simple thing dads should do is moisturize. I use this from Tareen Dermatology TareenDermatology.com.
SHAVE OIL/LOTION: I love Aesop, it smells so good, the serum gives the closest shave I’ve ever had. aesop.com
MY FULL SKINCARE FAVORITES: https://shopmy.us/collections/3328665
