Here’s our pick of drinks to try this Father’s Day.
MOMO Kombucha x Tate Galleries
South London based husband and wife team, MOMO Kombucha (www.momo-kombucha.com), who create Great Taste Award winning kombucha using natural methods. 8th May 2025 sees the New Covent Garden Market based brewery launch another new collaborative kombucha, their most ambitious collaboration to date, the limited-edition Cold-Brew Kombucha in collaboration with Tate Galleries (www.tate.org.uk), available from MOMO, Tate Galleries and London Coffee Festival.
Tate Modern will be celebrating its 25th birthday on the weekend of the 9th – 12th May, with the world-renowned Southbank gallery expecting around 100,000 attendees. As part of the festivities the Tate wanted to work with local makers, including MOMO Kombucha, based around the corner in Vauxhall, to create collaborative options for food & drink, to be served across the Tate’s food and beverage outlets, while stocks last.
Whittard of Chelsea’s Pistachio White Hot Chocolate
Whittard of Chelsea’s recently launched Pistachio Hot Chocolate is a creamy, sweet white hot chocolate coupled with the flavours of nutty, roasted pistachio for a rich, velvety treat and an indulgent moment of luxury.
Balancing the sweet creaminess of their bestselling Luxury White Hot Chocolate with a more savoury pistachio has resulted in a truly unique and utterly irresistible flavour. Perfect for fans of velvet smooth textures and sweet yet curiously savoury sips.
To be used to make an indulgent hot chocolate, an ice-cold refreshing milkshake this summer or in baking for concocting your own pistachio chocolate treats at home, the Pistachio White Hot Chocolate is available for £11.95 at Whittard of Chelsea stores and online.
Port Charlotte 10-year-old
Made from 100% Scottish barley, the Port Charlotte 10-year-old is the perfect gift for those who enjoy a heavily peated whisky. A robust yet elegant finish, the Port Charlotte 10-year-old showcases sweet notes of toffee and dark chocolate intertwined with the Port Charlotte style dry smoke. To be enjoyed neat or in an Old Fashioned, the perfect way to celebrate your father and father figures in your life.
Website link here | Imagery here | | RRP £60.00 l Available to purchase at Amazon
Special Reserve Blended Scotch
by Amazon, Amazon’s own brand grocery range, offer a selection of spirits and award-winning wines including the Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky. The by Amazon whisky is made with a blend of single malt and grain whiskies from Scotland’s finest whisky regions and is distilled, aged and blended in Scotland. It’s matured for a minimum of 3 years in American oak caskets and boasts a rich, complex flavour profile with notes of caramel and dried fruit. 40% Alcohol by Volume provides a smooth, well-balanced drinking experience – to be savoured neat, on ice, with a mixer, or in classic cocktails.
AMAZON – www.amazon.co.uk by Amazon Blended Scotch Whisky, Currently priced at £18
Chosen by Majestic Rosé
Chosen By Majestic wines are curated by our award-winning buyers, who handpick the best styles from their trusted network of contacts. These wines offer exceptional quality, reliability, and great value. This crisp rosé from a winery in the northern Pyrenees exemplifies the super-pale style currently leading the trend. A blend of Grenache and Cinsault, it’s crafted by a winemaker with global experience. Nighttime harvesting and cool fermentation preserve its crisp flavors and delicate aromatics. Expect floral notes, strawberry, citrus, red fruits, and a refreshing mineral finish. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with roast asparagus and parmesan.
£9 Mix Any Six / £9.50 Single Bottle
Château Peyrassol ‘XIIIE’ Organic Rosé
Provence, with its rich history, stands alongside Bordeaux and Burgundy as one of France’s storied wine regions. Château Peyrassol’s vineyards were first established in 1204 by the Knights Templar, and since Philippe Austury acquired the property in 2001, the estate has grown in prominence. Set in 850 hectares of nature in the foothills of the Massif de Maures, the organic vineyards benefit from clay-limestone soils and a Mediterranean climate. This petal-hued rosé offers aromas of flowers and red fruits, with a velvety texture and delicate finish. It pairs beautifully with chicken tagine or grilled octopus.
£19 Mix Any Six / £21 Single Bottle
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Shanky’s Whip
This Irish liqueur unlike any other. Bold, aged whiskey is blended with the natural flavours of vanilla and infused with caramel, resulting in a distinctively dark spirit that has both the smooth notes of butterscotch, and the rich spice of a classic Irish whiskey. Blended and bottled in County Cavan, Ireland, Shanky’s Whip is made using an original Irish recipe, making it the perfect beverage for Fathers Day.
The eye-catching, retro-inspired 70cl glass bottle features a label inspired by vintage Irish matchbox artwork, in which Shanky, the fantastical Irish jockey, joins a racetrack sat astride an ostrich, with whip in hand. Always one to buck the trend and in homage to its wild-boy racer namesake, the brand’s truly unique flavour and combination of Irish whiskey and liqueur have made it a fantastic gifting product.
Pick up a bottle from Good Time In, Amazon, or in selected Greene King pubs across the UK.
Van Hunks Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé Wine
Gentle effervescence and refreshing notes of strawberries and ripe plums, create an inviting yet sophisticated sip that’s perfect for any occasion. Created using traditional winemaking techniques and de-alcholised to preserve its natural depth and flavour, Van Hunks Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé Wine is perfect for the Dad who wants the fun, without the alcohol.
Van Hunks Non-Alcholic Sparkling Rosé Wine: RRP from £14 for 70cl bottle. Available from Amazon and Van Hunks.
Sea Change Wine
With Father’s Day approaching on June 15th, let Sea Change Wine help you elevate this special occasion with heartfelt gestures and ethically sourced, eco-friendly wines.
At Sea Change, it’s more than just raising a glass; it’s a commitment to raising awareness and supporting global ocean conservation initiatives. With each sip, you’re not just enjoying a fine wine but actively contributing to a greater cause.
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