Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016

Four Pillars Shiraz Gin

Four Pillars steeps Yarra Valley shiraz grapes in gin for eight weeks, presses the fruit, then adds more gin to make its Bloody Shiraz Gin, an unfiltered dazzler with a sharp purple punch. We like it best drunk straight over ice or, as seen here, in a G&T with lime. $85 for 700ml, fourpillarsgin.com.au

Bar Liberty Beer Stubby Holder

Available for purchase over the bar, stubby holders from Fitzroy’s Bar Liberty will keep your beers (or half-bottles of Meursault) chilled in style. Match it by treating dad to Father’s Day lunch at the bar: they’re putting on an eight-plate lunch for $45 a head. barliberty.com

LP’s Quality Meats Smoked Maple Syrup

Luke Powell – LP himself – smokes his organic maple syrup with apple wood – just the thing for bacon and pancakes, glazing a ham or a maple-laced Old Fashioned. $30 for 500ml, lpsqualitymeats.com

Henry Wilson stack trays

Whether they’re used for salt, pepper or paperclips, Henry Wilson’s Stack Trays – in solid gunmetal bronze or aluminium – are gold class. From $180 for three, henrywilson.com.au

Alessi coffeemaker

This Pulcina espresso coffee maker, by Alessi and Illycaffé, brews a brilliant cup. The stepped design, by Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, features an internal heater that stops filtration before the coffee has the chance to burn or turn bitter. From $115, store.alessi.com

Kara Rosenlund chopping board

The KR Kitchen Collection is the latest project from photographer, author and stylist Kara Rosenlund. The first range, designed in Sydney and made by hand by a woodworker in Brisbane, sees double-edged spoons and chopping boards carved from Tasmanian blackwood next to hand-knitted cashmere and Australian merino tea-cosies. From $65, shop.kararosenlund.com

DRNKS Dad Pack

Natural, sustainable and just plain interesting wine distributor DRNKS has put together a six-pack of wines for Father’s Day, packed with bottles from Ochota Barrels and Si Vintners. Best of all, it’s a gift you can enjoy together (nudge nudge). drnks.com/products/dad-pack

Worktones apron

Add a touch of hospitality sheen to the home kitchen – staff at Sydney’s Reuben Hills, Ruby’s Diner, and Bar Brosé wear ex-Vanishing Elephant designer Huw Bennett’s bespoke aprons, made from indigo-dyed and repurposed canvas and upcycled cotton and Japanese denim (the example pictured here is the Camo and Dark Raw apron). $100 each, worktones.com

The Field Guide to Australian Produce

Following on from his guides to the produce of Victoria and New South Wales, Ewan McEoin casts the net a little wider in The Field Guide to Australian Produce. It features profiles of 100 of the country’s artisan growers, interviews with chefs and striking art direction to boot. Thames & Hudson, hbk, $60.

A Spot at the Bar

Melbourne bar The Everleigh shares more than 300 cocktail recipes – including the classics and the forgotten – in A Spot at the Bar, as well as how-to guides, notes on bar attire, etiquette and more. Hardie Grant Books, hbk, $45

Tasmanian Black Garlic Company black garlic

Nothing says “I love you” like a box of pungent fermented garlic bulbs. Produced organically in Tasmania, these soft, umami-laden cloves are seriously delicious rubbed over roast chicken, with roast potatoes or cheese. $26 + shipping for 6 bulbs, farmhousedirect.com.au

Cheese Therapy Father’s Day cheese pack delivery

Cheese Therapy is a go-to for independent cheesemakers from around the world. Whether you choose to spoil dad with a monthly subscription, or a one-off Father’s Day pack, there’s a large variety of cheeses to choose from with crispbreads and tasting notes included. From $34.95, cheesetherapy.com.au

Bittercube variety pack from Only Bitters

Dubbed “the bartender’s spice rack”, Bittercube bitters are developed in Milwaukee using spirits from Yahara Bay Distilleries and raw ingredients including citrus, spice and vanilla bean. Each handmade batch can take anywhere from four to eight weeks to complete. The variety pack of six 30ml bottles includes Blackstrap, Bolivar, Cherry Bark, Jamaican #1, Jamaican #2 and Orange bitters. $55.95, onlybitters.com

Beer brewquet from Brewquets

When flowers or chocolates don’t fit the brief, a bouquet of beer could do the trick. For $35 (including delivery in Sydney), Brewquets delivers three craft beers in a string-tied hessian bag. The selection changes week to week and comes with a handwritten note. brewquets.com.au

Maka eight-pocket leather knife roll

Chefs Jock Zonfrillo, Matt Stone and Ben Turner all store their knives in a Maka knife roll, and there’s no reason why your dad shouldn’t too. These are made with brass buckles, and leather that will soften over time. $280, maka.com.au

Fort Standard Crest bottle opener

Dad will want to keep this solid brass bottle opener close: its raw finish, graphic design and weighty heft make it ripe for pinching. $100, fortstandard.com

RM Williams overnight bag

When it comes to quality, functional leather goods, RM Williams certainly knows a thing or two. This pebbled leather cowhide bag includes a secure zip opening, detachable strap, plaited handles and an internal zip pocket. With plenty of room for all the essentials plus more, it’s great for carry-on luggage or an overnight stay. $900, rmwilliams.com.au

Suunto watch

Suunto Watches specialises in wearable technology, and with more than 80 sport modes to choose from, tracking metrics and training insights, these handmade watches are made for high performance. From $399.50, wildearth.com.au

Lauren Steller trivets from the DEA Store

These rhombus trivets, designed by Melbourne’s Lauren Steller, are made from aeroplane tyres. Get your jigsaw on and make playful coasters, or go hell-for-leather and create larger, bolder placemats. $44 for 12, $59 for 18, thedeastore.com

Mr Black coffee liqueur

If dad’s into great coffee and great drinks, give him the gift that combines both. Mr Black is crafted from unfiltered, cold-pressed Brazilian arabica and Ethiopian Djimmah beans, then distilled with pure Australian grain spirit for a smooth finish and a caffeine kick. Excellent over ice. _From $58.90, available from Dan Murphy’s and leading independent bottle shops._

The Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide

The Gourmet Traveller 2017 Australian Restaurant Guide is on sale now with our September issue. Inside it you’ll find independent reviews of the best eateries around the nation – a year’s worth of good times. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Olsson Redgum Smoked Salt

Sprinkle it over steak, seafood or salad – this special sea salt, born of a collaboration between Olsson’s and Bridge Room chef Ross Lusted is smoked over redgum for 72 hours at Pialligo Estate Smokehouse in Canberra. Fancy. $19, olssons.com.au

Penhaligon’s Bayolea eau de toilette

Sporting citrusy top notes of mandarin, orange, tangerine and lemongrass, and spices such as cardamom and black pepper, this aromatic fragrance will send dad out into the day smelling as fresh as a spring afternoon. $135 for 100ml, cosmeticsnow.com.au

Pendleton towel

Pendleton produce Native American-style bath towels. Made from 100 per cent cotton and machine washable (definitely a plus), they come in a large variety of colours, designs and sizes. From $20, available at thirddrawerdown.com

Mukumono ceramics

Mukumono ceramics balance a traditional Japanese aesthetic with a more robust and earthy Australian bent. Give your dad the same plates found at Ester, LuMi and Izakaya Fujiyama. From $32, mukumono.com.au