Father’s Day is almost here and what better way to celebrate dad than by giving him the gift of a grooming and some scotch whiskey! Dewar’s and Freeman’s
During the month of June, you will be able to treat dad to these wonderful services:
SCOTCH & A SHAVE ($50)
Treat your dad to a glass of DEWAR’S 12 on the rocks while he enjoys a good old-fashioned straight razor shave at the Barbershop, which includes re-shave oil, shaving cream, hot foam, aftershave, hot eucalyptus towels.DEWAR’S 12 is a luxuriously rich fruity and smooth blend, with warm, buttery and mellow notes. For those bearded friends not interested in a full shave, haircuts and grooming are available and the full package of a haircut, shave and a scotch is $100. After Dewar’s 12 is blended, it is it is returned to the vintage oak casks so it can mature further. This extra step is called double barrel aging and it makes DEWAR’S 12 Blended Scotch Whisky an even smoother blend with a long, lingering finish. (Bottle price $28.99)
SCOTCH & A SUIT ($1600)
Make an appointment for your Dad to sip a glass of DEWAR’S 18 while he’s fitted for a Freeman’s Sporting Club suit, an updated version of the classic American 2-button. The jacket features high arm holes for an unrivaled sense of comfort. It’s a modern fit, for a modern man and, of course, it’s made in America. DEWAR’S 18 is for the Scotch drinker who is ready to step up to a more luxurious libation with his made to measure suit. It offers a mellow, sweetly soft dram with notes of butterscotch and almonds and a long, lingering and pleasantly dry finish. DEWAR’S signature heather honey note is evident, with DEWAR’S 18’s maturity lending an extra level of distinction. DEWAR’S 18 is the perfect medium for the “Drinking Man” seeking the crispness of DEWAR’S 12 and the refinement of DEWARS Signature- it is a staple on any Drinking Man’s bar. (Bottle price $79.99)
Dewar’s is also the go to source for very festive cocktails for dad. Here are a few recipes to quench his thirst:
DEWARS 12 NEW YORK SOUR
2 parts DEWAR’S 12 Blended Scotch Whisky
1 part fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoonful of white caster sugar
1 dash egg whites
Dash of Angostura bitters
Put all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously to achieve a foamy texture, then strain into a sour glass. Garnish with a dash of Angostura bitters. Using egg whites is option but it will add a nice frothy consistency.
DEWARS 12 MANHATTAN
2½ parts DEWAR’S® 18 or DEWAR’S® 12 Blended Scotch Whisky
¾ parts MARTINI® Sweet Vermouth
Dash of Angostura Bitters
1 twist of orange peel
1 Maraschino cherry
Combine the DEWAR’S 12, the Martini Rossi and bitters with 2 – 3 cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently. Don’t bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled Martini glass and strain the whisky mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don’t drop it in.
DEWAR’S OLD FASHIONED
1 part Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky
1 teaspoon sugar
2 dashes bitters
2 orange slices
2 maraschino cherries
Water or soda
In the bottom of a rocks glass, carefully muddle the sugar, bitters, 1 orange slice, 1 cherry and a splash of water or soda. Remove the orange rind and add Dewar’s and ice. Garnish with the remaining orange slice and cherry.
DEWAR’S SIGNATURE (pictured left)
Each hand-numbered bottle of DEWAR’S Signature is an ultra-premium, exclusive offering, with Aberfeldy Single Malt at the heart blended with only the rarest of whiskies, some of which are a surprisingly young and vibrant age, and others exceptionally matured. By mingling younger whiskies with aged whiskies, DEWAR’S Signature culminates in an incomparably smooth Scotch whisky with notes of rich fruit and dark honey. ($199.99)
DEWAR’S 12 (pictured center)
Make your Dad’s day special with a bottle of DEWAR’S 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky .DEWAR’S 12 is a luxuriously rich fruity and smooth blend, with warm, buttery and mellow notes. After Dewar’s 12 is blended, it is it is returned to the vintage oak casks so it can mature further. This extra step is called double barrel aging and it makes DEWAR’S 12 Blended Scotch Whisky an even smoother blend with a long, lingering finish. ($28.99)
DEWAR’S 18 (pictured right)
Ready to step up to a more luxurious libation? DEWAR’S 18, offers a mellow, sweetly soft dram with notes of butterscotch and almonds and a long, lingering and pleasantly dry finish. DEWAR’S signature heather honey note is evident, with DEWAR’S 18’s maturity lending an extra level of distinction. DEWAR’S 18 is the perfect medium for the “Drinking Man” seeking the crispness of DEWAR’S 12 and the refinement of DEWARS Signature- it is a staple on any Drinking Man’s bar. ($79.99)
Treat your Dad to a Cocktail!
DEWARS 12 NEW YORK SOUR
2 parts DEWAR’S® 12 Blended Scotch Whisky
1 part fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoonful of white caster sugar
1 dash egg whites
Dash of Angostura bitters
Put all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously to achieve a foamy texture, then strain into a sour glass. Garnish with a dash of Angostura bitters. Using egg whites is option but it will add a nice frothy consistency.
DEWARS 12 MANHATTAN
2½ parts DEWAR’S® 18 or DEWAR’S® 12 Blended Scotch Whisky
¾ parts MARTINI® Sweet Vermouth
Dash of Angostura Bitters
1 twist of orange peel
1 Maraschino cherry
Combine the DEWAR’S® 12, the Martini Rossi and bitters with 2 – 3 cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently. Don’t bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled Martini glass and strain the whisky mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don’t drop it in.
DEWAR’S OLD FASHIONED
1 part Dewar’s® White Label® Blended Scotch Whisky
1 teaspoon sugar
2 dashes bitters
2 orange slices
2 maraschino cherries
Water or soda
In the bottom of a rocks glass, carefully muddle the sugar, bitters, 1 orange slice, 1 cherry and a splash of water or soda. Remove the orange rind and add Dewar’s and ice. Garnish with the remaining orange slice and cherry.