Father’s Day gift guide 2017

Coravin

With Coravin, enjoying a rare drop just got easier no matter the size of your party. A medical-grade needle inserted through the cork uses inert gas to pressurise the wine and voilà – a glass is poured, the cork reseals and the remaining wine is kept fresh for months. Available from coravin.com.au, $559.

Ruark Audio R1 tabletop radio

This sleek digital radio combines a compact design with Bluetooth connectivity, a convenient USB port to charge your phone and 30 years of sound engineering experience. With a choice of black or white lacquer or walnut veneer, it’s a stylish way for Dad to listen to his favourite tunes. Available from ruarkaudio.com, $499.

Cargo Cult rum

With no added sugar, this spiced rum lets the natural flavours of hand-cut sugarcane from Fiji and Papua New Guinea shine through alongside notes of ginger, cardamom, vanilla and clove. Great in a Dark and Stormy or simply on the rocks. Available from cargocultrum.com.au, $55-$60.

Prada jacquard-knit wool sweater

The geometric chevron pattern on this wool sweater, inspired by vintage styles, provides a sharp finish to any workday look when layered with a crisp white shirt. Available from mrporter.com, $1,084.

Hermès bridge playing cards

These beautifully illustrated, silver-edged playing cards come with the Hermès guarantee of quality and that distinctive orange box, making them a classy addition to a weekly card night or the next family holiday. _Available from hermes.com, $160._

Westmont Pickles

Two years ago, pickle fanatics Calvin Lidden and Joel Mevissen put their years of hospitality experience to new use and started Westmont Pickles in a Surry Hills backyard. Since then, their hand-picked and hand-packed pickles have been seen on menus at Bistrode CBD and Belles Hot Chicken. Available from westmontpickles.com, $6.50 for 500g.

Sony MDR-1000X headphones

Sony’s top-of-the-range noise-cancelling headphones could also be some of the smartest. The noise-cancelling technology still allows you to hear important background noise such as people’s voices, while a wave of the hand mutes your music. The headphones can also detect if you’re wearing glasses and adjust the sound accordingly so that you can still experience the noise-cancelling benefits. Oh, and they also fold down for convenient carry-on. Available from sony.com.au, $699.95.

Riedel crystal decanter

The gentle curves of Riedel’s latest crystal decanters are inspired by vintage whisky and Cognac bottles. We love the bell shape of the Macon. Available from riedel.com.au, $279.95.

In Bed linen robe

This pure linen robe – made from the same fabric as In Bed’s luxe sheets – is perfect year-round, with its natural fibres, relaxed cut and super-soft feel. Essential lazy weekend wear. Available from inbedstore.com, $140.

Williams Sonoma cheese board

This elegant set features a solid acacia wood base with a nifty interior drawer that holds four stainless-steel knives with wood handles. Offset by a white marble top that also cascades down both sides, it’s an effortlessly stylish entertaining piece. Available from williams-sonoma.com.au, $130.

Apple Watch Nike+

Apple has teamed up with Nike for the ultimate sporting accessory. As well as GPS, WiFi and a water-resistant rating of 50 metres, Apple’s Nike+ collaboration connects you to Nike+ Run Club for run reminders, advice and the motivation of thousands of other runners, all at the flick of a wrist. $529, apple.com

Geranium Pour Monsieur Editions de Parfums by Frederic Malle

Geranium heart from China, mint and a dose of white musks are underscored by the warm notes of sandalwood, clove and cinnamon in this tenacious formula from the Parisian perfume house that’s known for its highly original scents. Available from mecca.com, $292.

Compartés chocolate

Compartés is the artisan chocolate that’s full of personality. Tear through the graphic wrapper inscribed with poems to reveal a thoroughly-textured bar of chocolate. Think salted pretzels on dark or coffee grounds mixed with chunks of doughnut from LA’s finest cafés. Available from compartes.com, $12.50.

Ferscobol Carioca linen towel

Lightweight, quick-drying and beautiful to touch, a linen beach towel is a must-have for lazy days on the sand. Available from mrporter.com, $134.

Archie Rose Distiller’s Strength Gin

Among the botanicals of rose petals, elderflower and rooftop honey in this gin, there are also pears from the Orange NSW orchard where Archie Rose founder Will Edwards’ father grew up. If that’s not reason enough to buy it for your dad, consider the painstaking process of distilling each of the 15 botanicals separately for maximum flavour. And did we mention the ABV is 52.4%? Available from archierose.com.au, $99.

Saint Laurent SL 135 zero sunglasses

Understated, Italian-made sunglasses never go out of style and this pair from Saint Laurent is no exception. Matte black metal, silver lenses and 100 per cent UV protection make for an everyday essential. Available from barneys.com, $568.

Orbitkey

Noisy, bulky keys begone! Orbitkey is the minimalist’s dream key fob, consisting of a single strip of leather that holds up to seven keys in a tight, silent stack until you need them. Perfect for runners or anyone that needs a little organising, Orbitkey also offers nifty add-ons such as a bottle opener and a 32GB key-shaped USB. Lifesaver. Available from sorrythanksiloveyou.com, $45.

Troubadour leather weekender

This classic and versatile weekender, a fine example of Troubadour’s superior craftsmanship, is sturdy enough to survive a weekend in the country, business trips, and any other rough-and-tumble. Available from huntleather.com.au, $2,529.

Block case

Block, the Dutch-designed gadget to help you disconnect from technology, works like this: you store your phone in the svelte aluminium case and it blocks all signals in and out of the box, acting as a Faraday cage. Leave your device in there for a few hours or a few days and discover all the extra minutes a phone-free existence delivers. The case can store up to six phones, meaning you, Dad and the whole family can enjoy Father’s Day without distraction. Available from meetblock.com, €99 ($147).

Sullivans Cove handmade whisky roll

This leather carrier, a collaboration between Tasmanian craftsman Mick “Maka” Kerkham and Hobart distillery Sullivans Cove, holds a bottle of whisky and two glasses snugly, making it the perfect camping or boating accessory. Available from sullivanscove.com, $170 with two glasses.

Uncle Dysfunctional – AA Gill

The late and great AA Gill uses his unmatched wit to answer the problems of everyday life. Whether it’s balding, man-bags or trouble with the daughter’s boyfriend, this collection of his “Agony Uncle” columns for Esquire  has it covered. Available from allenandunwin.com, $24.99.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial watch

If it’s a sporty timepiece you’re after, this Omega watch fits the bill. It features a face with vertical lines inspired by the wooden decking on luxury ships, day-date display, and rhodium-plated hands and indexes, as well as case metal, bracelet and leather finishes. Available from omegawatches.com, $7,400.

Cross Peerless TrackR pen

More than just a pretty face, Cross’ update on its classic ballpoint also contains a tracking device that lets the owner keep tabs on the pen’s whereabouts through a suite of Bluetooth and Crowd Locate technology. Lost, stolen or forgotten pens will be a thing of the past, and you’ll know your gift to Dad won’t be going walkabout. Available from cross.com, $399.

Drnks mixed pack

Drnks is not your standard wine store. With an impressive range of drops from some of the more interesting winemakers around Australia and the world, it can be hard to know where to dive in, but that’s where the brand’s mixed packs are here to help. For Father’s Day, Drnks has created both red and white packs, each containing six bottles that span a range of regions and varieties. Low-risk, high-fun. Available from drnks.com, $160 for six bottles.

Fox’s Whangee Stick umbrella

Fox Umbrellas knows a thing or two about staying dry. Crafting brollies that have survived English weather since 1868, the brand has brought its expertise to this model which features a reinforced canopy, wood shaft, and a handle crafted out of hardy whangee. Now that’s practical. Available from sorrythanksiloveyou.com, $290.

Mr Black coffee liqueur

Crafted by hand in a distillery on the Central Coast, Mr Black is a cold-press coffee liqueur for those who like to enjoy quality coffee after dark, too. Whether it’s on the rocks, in an Espresso Martini or drizzled over ice-cream, Mr Black makes for a classy after-dinner treat. Available from danmurphys.com.au, $59.99.

Char-griller Ceramic Kamado barbecue

Leading US manufacturer of grills and smokers, Char-Griller, created this all-in-one barbecue, grill, smoker and oven for those who love to cook outdoors. Its heavy ceramic design allows for maximum heat retention and the side shelves can be easily folded down between uses for easy storage. Available from bunnings.com, $798.