Cigar Aficionado

Rather than thinking of a Father’s Day gift as an obligation to be met every third Sunday in June, make it a way for you and Dad to bond anew. Sure, he might need a new tie. But the connection will last only the few seconds it takes to knot a four-in-hand. Why not something meant for the time you and your father spend together?

LINKING UP

Where better to spend quality time than on the golf course?

Golf Course Ammo

Whatever Dad’s handicap, it’s impossible for him to have too many golf balls. Duffers lose them by the dozen, and the pros wear them out. Titleist, the ball used by 34 of last season’s PGA victors, has a new version of its award-winning line of Pro V1s. New for 2025 are a faster, high-gradient core to deliver more speed off the tee and a high-flex casing layer to emphasize wedge spin to make sure the ball will stick on the green like a lawn dart. ($55 a dozen) See more.

Bridgestone recently introduced a limited edition of its e12 Straight golf ball, with a patriotic theme. The balls in the Patriot Pack, which helps Tee It Up for the Troops, are designed to minimize sidespin off the tee. This helps a struggling golfer minimize hooks and slices. The ball is made with a soft, low-compression core. ($34.99 for a 15 pack) See more.

A Throwback Polo

Back in 2005, former UCLA golfer and Chicago native John O’Donnell left the corporate world behind and began making golf shirts. What now includes a wide range of casual wear started with a comfortable four-button, collared shirt featuring a pocket emblazoned with a catchy logo of a man standing next to a surf board (we won’t blame you for mistaking it for a huge cigar). To celebrate 20 years of the brand, Johnnie-O offers the Original Polo. Made of 100-percent cotton, it’s meant to get softer with every wash and is appropriate for the golf course or a BBQ. Comes in three colors and four sizes, with contrast-color stitching on the collar button and sleeves. ($89) See more.

Fancy Footwork 

Relatively new on the scene, Payntr Golf bills itself as golf's fastest-growing footwear brand. Built with biomechanics and enhanced wear in mind, the shoes are especially comfortable, but with a snazzy look and modern feel that Dad will appreciate. The new Match Day model is waterproof, offers a stable base for your swing with plenty of cushioning and anchors you in place on the links with its creatively shaped, spikeless nubs on the shoe’s bottom. ($200) See more.

Flying the Covers

Being on the golf course doesn't stop Dad from being a fanboy. Driver headcovers give golfers an opportunity to profess loyalty to their favorite sports team or college–or maybe just express themselves. Hometown Headcovers let your father do both. The company offers a selection of MLB, NFL and college-themed covers. The collection appeals to diehard fans with unique designs that stand out and pay homage to specific team fan bases like the “Bills Mafia” or “Raider Nation.” ($69.99) See more.

A SENSE OF CRAFT

Mutual hobbies build lasting memories.

It’s in the Bag 

When’s the last time you and Dad embarked on a woodworking project or just fixed that pesky broken fence together? Building a deck or puttering in the shed out back calls for a proper tool bag to get started for hands-on work. Give Dad an upgrade with this Carhartt Heavyweight Tool Bag. It has 23 exterior pockets and loops, and 11 interior compartments. It’s sizable, measuring 16 inches by 13 inches by 10 inches. The durable, waterproof siding and metal frame mean it’s built to last. ($99) See more.

A Cut Above 

A substantial pocket knife is an essential tool for the father who thinks he’s MacGyver. It’s the perfect portable tool to swoop in and save the day–or just to whittle with. The William Henry Summerset Pocket Knife takes this handy standby up a few notches. The “Summerset” model is light and durable, with a titanium frame ed by orange spalted beechwood and a “Copper Wave” Damascus steel blade. It’s a gorgeous product, but also quite practical. ($975) See more.

Get the Picture 

Those fading Instamatic snapshots that gather dust in an old family album or the attic are all well and good, but maybe Dad needs an equipment unleash his inner shutterbug. Featuring a newly redesigned body made of diecast magnesium, the compact Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera is lightweight, yet durable enough for any terrain. Features include a 17MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34 mm f/1.7-2.8 ASPH zoom lens, which provide a full-frame equivalence of 24-75 mm and can capture video with 4K resolution. Photos can also be edited on the go through the FOTOS mobile app. ($2,790) See more.

TUNING IN

Sharing the universal language of music.

Dead Head Dad 

Was your father a man who banged on the ceiling and yelled, “Turn it Up!”? Let him really listen to his favorite Grateful Dead tunes with the McIntosh RS250 Wireless Speaker Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Edition. An upgrade from McIntosh’s RS200, it commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Dead with the band’s instantly recognizable “Steal Your Face” logo tattooed right on the unit’s front . McIntosh has had a connection to this psychedelic rock group ever since it provided the amps for its legendary Wall of Sound: more than 600 speakers up on stage for an ultra-resonant, distortion-free live performance. The RS250 doesn’t quite have that power, but does deliver 650 watts of explosive sound experience. Naturally, connectivity to all major streaming services is as smooth and seamless as a Jerry Garcia guitar solo. ($3,500) See more.

Phones Alone 

A true music lover occasionally needs solace with no distractions getting in the way. These noise-canceling Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are jam-packed with customizable features and modes for an immersive experience. A handy app on your phone even allows you to adjust the EQ settings (like any set of speakers) to customize and tweak your listening. The QuietComfort even has Bluetooth connectivity and a rechargeable battery with a 24-hour lifespan. The headphones are available in four finishes: Black, White Smoke, Lunar Blue and Deep Plum. ($399) See more.

THE LION’S DEN

A place to relax invites camaraderie.  

Dressing the Part 

The festivities are over, it’s time for Dad to kick back in his smoking retreat and a more comfortable wardrobe is in order. The Derek Rose Silk Jacquard Navy Badge Pattern Robe is a stylish way to close out Father’s Day. Handmade in Cheshire, England, this striking coverup is the perfect way to bring elegance and sophistication to even the most leisurely of Sunday evenings. Woven from pure silk, this robe features a traditional shawl collar, rifle cuffs and tasseled belt, all resplendent with a Royal Naval badge pattern. It can be personalized with a monogram. ($1,845) See more.
 
Game Time

A cigar den demands diversion, and what is better than a few friendly hands of poker? Give the high-roller in your family the Hector Saxe Leather Poker Set. Made in , this set comes in an eye-catching carrying case clad in leather with an alligator-skin effect. Inside is everything for poker night, including a deck of Modiano playing cards and 240 clay chips. The case comes in a variety of different color options, ensuring you can find the perfect match for the poker room. ($1,137.50) See more.

Food, Glorious Food 

Any gathering of self-respecting smokers needs feeding. For those jonesing for a quintessential taste of New York City, few things can top a pastrami or corned beef sandwich from Katz’s Deli, a veritable temple of fatty, succulent meats since 1899. The pastrami is the star of the this magic sandwich show. It’s made on the premises using navel cuts of beef, brined for weeks, rubbed with spice, smoked in-house then boiled and steamed. The Deli Duo package comes with a pound each of pastrami and house-made corned beef, a loaf of deli rye, a quart of full-sour pickles, knishes, mustard, sauerkraut and even a six-pack of Dr. Brown’s soda in your choice of flavor (hint: go for the black cherry). Any diet will be destroyed by this gift—and no one will care. ($150) See more.

Chocolates aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. At least that’s idea behind the Vosges Chocolate And Barolo Pairing Gift Box. The boutique confectioner appeals not only to cocoa connoisseurs but wine aficionados as well. This set of chocolate truffles is specifically crafted to pair with Barolo, the hallmark wine of Italy’s Piedmont region. Made with Vosges’ 62 percent cacao dark chocolate, each of these nine truffles are different, but will complement every sip of the 750 ml bottle of Cereto, a distinct Barolo that scores consistently well in our sister publication, Wine Spectator. ($165) See more.

Man Cave Decor

Many men wince at the words “interior decor” as they conjure visions of feminine knickknacks and fluffy pillow sets. But the way to defend your man cave is to take over the decor yourself. Start with a Bust of Winston Churchill with Cigar. There’s no more iconic cigar smoker than the prime minister who led Britain to victory in World War II with the vitola named for him forever clenched in his jaws. The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom embodied the cigar lover on a grand scale. Consider his visage a warning to anyone who would try to feminize your sanctuary. ($269.90) See more.

You may not yet have the wherewithal to park a supercar in your garage, but you may be able to pull off the Ferrari 296 Challenge Model for your table top or credenza. The craftsmen at Amalgam Collection have built the limited-edition Ferrari model (built to 1:8 scale). At more than 22 inches long, it is crafted with thousands of precisely engineered parts, and was put together over more than 300 hours of labor. ($19,900) See more.

Required Reading 

A den is also a place for reflection and deserves a library to spark the process. Consider “The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes” (Hatherleigh Press). While other Roman emperors indulged in cruelty and debauchery, Marcus Aurelius spent much of his time in contemplation. A stoic philosopher as well as a ruler, his writings have been ed down for centuries. Authors Nick Benas and Kortney Yasenka tell his story and have gathered more than 150 lines of advice meant to inspire and educate. Among them: “The art of life is more like the wrestler’s art than the dancer’s. It should stand ready and firm to meet onsets which are sudden and unexpected.” ($13.50) See more.

The easy chair also inspires aspirational thoughts. You may not have amassed a trove of fine watches, but you can appreciate them vicariously in “Rolex: The Impossible Collection.” This second edition by Fabienne Reybaud is a handsome tome containing 194 pages (and more than 200 illustrations) of the most famous and legendary Rolex watches ranging from the first Oyster Perpetual from 1931 to the Explorer worn during Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1953 climb of Mt. Everest and more. Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase. ($1,400) See more.

But no smoking-room reading list is complete without copies of Cigar Aficionado, which you can get Dad at a specially discounted price. Not only do the issues rate the cigars you may be smoking, but he’ll hear from his favorite cigar-smoking celebrities and the biggest names in the cigar industry. Plus, he’ll get reviews of products that will help him live the good life, with unparalleled stories, loads of expert reviews of new cigars and so much more. Give a two year subsciption for the price of one. ($29.95) See more.