Raise a Glass to Dad – And to Making It Through the School Year
Father’s Day is around the corner, Memorial Day is next week, school’s almost out, and let’s be honest—so are your nerves. Whether you’re celebrating Dad, stocking up for summer, or just trying to survive one more PTO email, we’ve got the perfect lineup of wines and spirits to get you through it all.
Let’s Celebrate Father’s Day:
Let’s start with the Dads—the grill masters, the DIY legends, the bedtime-story tellers. Show your appreciation with something a little bolder than a necktie:
Benegas Juan Malbec 2023 – A robust Argentine Malbec with just enough sophistication to make Dad feel fancy while flipping burgers and pretending the grill is a Formula 1 pit stop. Full-bodied with notes of plum, spice, and “don’t touch the tongs, they’re his.”
🏆91 pts – James Suckling
Pairs well with steaks, dad playlists, and unsolicited life advice.Hyde Irish Whiskeys – Classique offers an impressive line of Hyde: single malt, single grain, and blended Irish whiskey expressions. Smooth, complex, and a little mysterious… kind of like how Dad always “fixes” the Wi-Fi by unplugging it and plugging it back in.
Every sip is like a dad joke: unexpectedly smooth, slightly confusing, and somehow comforting.Glen Silver’s Blended Scotch Whiskey – A blended classic imported from Scotland, aged in oak barrels in the Highlands and Speyside. A Scotch that won’t disappoint Dad as a gift and will definitely say, “I forgive you for the joke about parallel lines never meeting but still having so much in common.”
Best served neat, just like Dad’s sock drawer system—nobody understands it, but it works.Venge Vineyard Scout’s Honor Red Blend 2023 This delicious Napa Valley/Sonoma red honors the vineyard’s late and beloved Labrador, Scout. Just like Dad, this wine is unpretentious, generous, and loyal to the last drop.
We recommend opening and enjoying immediately upon release—perfect for those patio sunset moments when Dad finally sits down and says, “I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes.”Materra Right Bank 2021 – California elegance in a bottle—perfect for raising a glass to fatherhood and all its delicious complications (like “new math” and setting up smart TVs). Bursting with black cherry, ripe plum, black tea, and a splash of spicy oak and vanilla.
🏆93 pts – Wine Enthusiast, 🏆95 pts – Decanter
May cause temporary delusions of wine expertise and increased pun activity.
Dad Joke Intermission:
- Why did Dad bring a bottle of bourbon to the barbecue?
Because raising kids is neat… but he likes his whiskey neater. What’s Dad’s favorite kind of wine?
The kind that pairs well with peace and quiet.
School’s Almost Out:
Now, for those “school’s almost out” survival kits—because let’s face it, nothing prepares you for a summer of kids announcing “I’m bored” like well-stocked spirits:
Copper Craft Rye and 9 yr Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Solid, no-nonsense American whiskeys for parents who deserve a medal… or at least a generous pour. It’s for the days you’re asking, “Wait! Your science project due tomorrow!?”
Crafted in Holland, Michigan since 2012, the distillery is rooted in the legacy of West Michigan’s hardworking makers—auto builders, furniture craftsmen, farmers, and innovators who knew that quality takes time. That same spirit lives in every bottle. Award-winning and proudly American, Copper Craft is proof that patience, precision, and a bit of parental perseverance can lead to gold—literally (🏆Gold Medal, San Francisco Spirits Awards).
Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Bold, smooth, and ready for takeoff. This versatile bourbon pairs well with everything—especially the juice boxes you forgot to pack (again). A tribute to the brave American airmen of WWI and Michigan’s proud legacy of building world-class aviators and aircraft, Flying Ace honors high-flying spirit with every pour. Whether you’re toasting Dad or taxiing into summer, this one’s cleared for landing in your glass. Retailers be ready, this will literally fly off the shelves.
Willett Family Pot Still in Mini 50ml size bottles – Classique carries a variety of mini 50ml bottles in various wines and spirits. Willett mini would be a perfect little gift bottle for Dad, teachers, or let’s be honest—yourself. Because nothing says “I made it through May” like a mini Willett.
Remember: We’re not saying your kids make you drink… we’re just saying wine and spirits pair really well with loud cartoons and missing permission slips.
About Classique Wines & Spirits
Cheers to strong spirits and even stronger dads. Please reach out to our sales team for more details or to place an order for wholesale Father’s Day wines and spirits in Missouri.
