May 14, 2025
Dad is your whole world. We get it! There’s something unique about the relationship between you and your dad that requires celebration.
So, as another Father’s Day approaches, you might be wondering, how can I give the world’s best dad a day he’ll never forget? Here’s a hint: most dads love nothing more than something you can do together. All the better if dad is a whiskey enthusiast!
For the whiskey-loving dad in your life, we have a few ideas that are sure to blow his socks off—and that tie your sibling got him. Not that it’s a competition, of course.
If dad’s idea of a good time includes a great pour and a side of history, you’re in the right city. This Father’s Day Plan is steeped in the spirit of New York—literally—and gives a nod to the Prohibition past that helped shape it. From secret speakeasies to modern distilleries, there’s no better place to raise a glass to dad than Great Jones Distilling Co.
Nail this, and you’ll lock in another year of “favorite child” status.
Planning The Ultimate Father’s Day Weekend in NYC
The ultimate kick-off to any Father’s Day weekend is Manhattan’s best Jazz Brunch at Great Jones Distilling Co. Located in the heart of NYC just steps away from Washington Square, you can check “breakfast”, “live music” and “craft cocktails” off the list while most of the city is still waiting for their table.
We recommend reserving a spot in advance, as Manhattan’s top jazz duos draw quite the crowd on holiday weekends. Join us anytime from 11:30am to 3:00pm on Saturday and sway to velvet-smooth sax solos and smoky basslines while you enjoy brunch. Fresh oysters, chicken and waffles and barrel smoked ribs are all fair game. One belly-pat from dad means success, two and you’ve officially outdone yourself.
Next up, a Distilling New York Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience at Great Jones Distilling Co. This one-hour tour takes you and dad on a guided experience of the distillery, where you’ll learn our unique story, get up close and personal with our craft distilling process, and wrap up with a tasting of three Great Jones whiskeys.
Great Jones Distilling Co. has a history uniquely intertwined with Prohibition and the speakeasy days of the 1920s. It was—and remains to be—the first whiskey distillery since Prohibition, retaining the vibe of that rich culture and harkening back to the days when whiskey wasn’t so easy to come by. At this point, you’ll already have impressed dad but a little history wouldn’t hurt.
After Prohibition was repealed on December 5, 1933, speakeasy bars and establishments remained popular and many are still operating in the same locations. A lot of them even feature much of the same decor and vibe… secret rooms and covert entryways included.
Indulge dad with a trip through this vibrant time in history in a three-hour guided Speakeasy and Prohibition History Tour of New York’s most infamous underground watering holes. You’ll hit some of the city’s most legendary haunts—hidden doors, secret rooms, strong pours—before making your way back to where it all comes full circle: the Great Jones Tasting Room. Share a nightcap, swap favorite moments, and toast to the kind of Saturday that makes Father’s Day feel like a weekend-long celebration.
Sunday Vibes: Your Father’s Day Adventure Continues
Ease into Sunday with a little self-care for the man of the hour. Book a chair at Barberino’s NYC, where dad (and yes, maybe you too) can enjoy a proper haircut, beard trim, or a classic Italian shave. Add a facial to the mix if you’re feeling fancy – you’ve earned it.
For a change of pace that’s still steeped in that quintessential New York vibe, take a short stroll from Great Jones Distilling Co. to one of the nearby theaters in NoHo. The neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most dynamic performance spaces, known for their eclectic mix of live shows, from music and theater to spoken word and comedy.
If your dad appreciates live entertainment and a dose of downtown arts scene energy, catching a show is a great way to round out the day. Be sure to check out what’s on in the area before you go.
And, of course, Father’s Day weekend wouldn’t be complete if there wasn’t a pilgrimage back to Great Jones Distilling Co. for cocktails. Our recommendation, since you asked, would be the Manhattan cocktail. Nothing says ‘iconic’ like a cocktail named after the borough it was born from — especially when it’s made with the only whiskey distilled in the heart of Manhattan.
Since you’ve already done the distillery tour, dad will have learned all about bourbon and know our small-batch distilling process in intimate detail. He’ll love that we use 100% locally sourced ingredients and the pure Catskills water used to cut our whiskey to proof. If dad is a stickler for authenticity, there’s no better way to indulge his appreciation for quality than with Great Jones whiskey.
But the experience doesn’t have to end here! Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to surprise dad with a special bottle (or two) of Great Jones Whiskey to commemorate the occasion.
We recommend Great Jones Straight Bourbon. A classic, for a classic. Made from 100% New York-grown corn, barley, and rye and aged to perfection in American oak barrels, every sip will remind dad of the memories you’ve made together.
Pair it up with a bottle of Great Jones Rye Whiskey. Made from 100% New York-grown rye, it’s superbly balanced and ready to serve however dad likes it: neat, on the rocks, or in a whiskey cocktail.
The Spirit of the City, Shipped to His Door
If you’re unable to visit NYC this Father’s Day, keep this guide in your back pocket for next year and think about booking a distillery tour for a future time when you can both come. Even if you can’t be here, you can order Great Jones whiskeys online and have them delivered straight to dad’s door – or yours, if you want to deliver them in person.
Happy Father’s Day from our family to yours!