Choosing what to gift dads on Father’s Day (19th June) can be tricky. As the small screen is jam-packed with memorable patriarchs synonymous with sipping on Champagne or relaxing with a red wine, Aldi has created a definitive gift guide with suggestions based on which TV Dad personality is the best fit with their pa.
If your dad is similar to: Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders
Gift him: Whisky
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Self-confident overprotective dads like Thomas Shelby, will appreciate a good drop of dram. If your dad is broody and has many complex qualities, he’ll be sure to enjoy Aldi’s Glen Marnoch 12-Year-Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (£19.99). This signature single malt whisky has been lovingly matured in hand crafted white oak cases for twelve years, for a complex delicious flavour. Available in stores from 12th June.
If your dad is similar to: Martin ‘Marty’ Byrde, Ozark
Gift him: Lager
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Logical minded dads like Marty Byrde will welcome the budget-friendly cost of drinking this brew. If your dad is analytical and likes to think through every step of a plan, he’s sure to appreciate the cost-value equation of Aldi’s Rheinbacher Premium Pilsner (£1.09, 500ml). Best served chilled, this crisp, flavoursome lager is brewed using only the finest ingredients. Available in stores now.
If your dad is similar to: Johnny Rose, Schitt’s Creek
Gift him: A Mimosa cocktail
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Dependable, easy-going dads like Johnny Rose will enjoy a tipple that’s both fail-safe and fun. If your dad is reliable and loves to laugh at his own jokes, then he’s sure to enjoy Aldi’s paring of Specially Selected 100% Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (£1.85, 1litre),with a dash of the supermarket’s bestselling Costellore Prosecco Frizzante (£5.29, 75cl). The ultimate fruity mimosa cocktail – ideal for dads who are young at heart! Available in stores now.
If you dad is similar to: Randall Pearson, This Is Us
Gift him: Red wine
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Devoted and perfectionist dads like Randell Pearson will enjoy a bottle of red that’s worthy of their precious time. If your dad is particular, dedicated and a source of stability for all around him, then he’ll appreciate Aldi’s Specially Selected Argentinian Malbec 2020 (£5.99, 75cl). This bright and intense ruby-red wine is bursting with youthful purple tints and aromas of fresh fruits. Plum and blackberry flavours are overlain with subtle violet notes to give a premium wine with great structure and a long and intensely fruit finish – perfect for the dad with high standards. Available in stores now.
If your dad is similar to: Robert Crawley, Downton Abbey
Gift him: Champagne
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For immensely proud, traditional dads like Robert Crawley, they’ll savour a classic glass of champers. If your dad can often be heard saying ‘back in my day…’ he’s sure to adore Aldi’s premium Champagne Blanc De Noirs Gift Box (£18.99, 75cl). This blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier offers an elegant and well-structured bubbly, with lovely crisp red berries and a light lingering finish; the ultimate gift for the decadent dad. Available in stores now.
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