Father’s Day Gift Guide – Bookblock’s Ultimate Father’s Day Gift List

June 21st isn’t the only important date for us next month. In complete coincidence and perfect timing, the Sunday just before, the 20th, is Father’s Day in the UK. Perhaps all they wanted for Father’s Day was for Covid restrictions to end? In either case, make all their Christmases come at once, because Bookblock’s here with their ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring snacks, tipsy tipples and impressive personalised stationery!

An Old Man’s Tipple, for a not so old man?

Within the Bookblock company walls, the Old Man’s Tipple is stuff of legend. This blended Scotch Whiskey is produced with a selection of whiskies aged in oak ex-Bourbon barrels and blended together. It’s incredibly smooth, yet rich and complex, thanks to years of maturation. This 20cl blend of heaven creates spiced and orchard notes, the perfect Father’s Day treat if you ask us! Like what you see, but not sure if Whiskey’s his thing? Naturally, there’s a few things we could otherwise recommend. True to its name, the Toreador Cocktail is one for the bullfighters. But this miniature masterpiece puts a fruity twist on a Margarita. It’s out with the Triple sec and in with the zesty combination of Olmeca Altos tequila, apricot brandy and orange bitters. A Forty Liquors showstopper, we promise you, it’s fiery! 

Personalised Stationery, fit for a King?

This year at Bookblock it’s been all systems go launching one of our favourite ranges, Stone x Bookblock. Partnering up with stationery brand Stone to create an exclusive range of notebooks that have an innovative and practical twist, these specialised designs are perfect for the dads with a boozy passion! Bringing Stone’s intelligent design features together with Bookblock’s unique personalised covers, this is one for the food and drink professionals and at home fanatics alike! With five show stopping ranges including the Brewers Journals and Wine Tasting Journals, this really is notebooks reimagined. Dotted with aroma wheels, taste profiles and origin maps plus heaps of space to jot down their own concoctions, this is specialities done to the spectacular!

Fancy Finishing touches

There’s a lot of talk that dogs really are a man’s best friend. But what about socks? These bundles of fun are sure to keep dad entertained and on his feet for those long walks! Thankfully Bookblock’s sock collection is something to behold. Always premium cotton blends, why not try our larger than life The Rockies? Or take a trip to the 70’s with our Poolside socks? With a whole collection to choose from, go colourful or keep things simple, whatever he wants on his special day! Or perhaps Dad needs something special for an upcoming occasion. Why not add some flavour with our Blue Paisley Silk Handkerchief Scarf, or for a touch of red our Red Floral Tile Print Silk Handkerchief is always a go-to.

Savoury Snacks to spoil him silly!

With snacking being a fundamental necessity in life, it’s a good job that Bookblock Deli know flavours and fusions like the back of their hand. Their new Truffle Nuts collection boasts a mix of Almonds, Cashews, Macadamias and Pecans flavoured with a blend of premium Dried Black Truffles. Roasting and seasoning to perfection, it’s not just nuts that these guys have under control. A new fav in the office, their Savoury Pumpkin Seed & Cranberry Biscuits really are as good as they sound! Designed to be the perfect match for a hot and spicy cheese, (why not try Snowdonia Cheese Company’s Extra Mature Cheddar with Sumer Truffle) this is snacking in luxury. Sound good? They’ve also conjured up the incredible Chilli and Garlic Savoury Biscuits to keep you wanting more!

Pamper him like a Prince?

It’s only a once a year treat, so why not pamper him to the max? Keep dad looking and feeling great with our range of featured grooming care just for them. Captain Fawcett’s Gentleman’s Stiffener Malt Whisky  Moustache Wax is as delectable and decadent as it sounds. Old fashioned yet perfectly on trend, just like dad! For those sporting bigger beards these days, Ferris & Harding’s Beard Care Serum is the solution for him. Enriched with 7 revitalising oils including Argan oil, Jojoba oil, Sweet almond oil and Vitamin E, this beauty leaves beards irresistibly soft and tamed. Someone’s got to keep him in check! Or maybe Milk’s amazing handmade completely natural soap bars sound like just the thing? From Activated Charcoal and Goat’s Milk to Apricot Kernel Oil, Milk’s natural wonders will have him thinking, just how do they make them so good?

For more gift ideas this Father’s Day, why not check out our premium curated gift boxes? Just for Dad!

 

Brand Spotlight: Triumph & Disaster

All of the Triumph & Disaster products are made with natural ingredients from around the globe like clay from Australia, Jojoba extract from Mexico and Tamanu oil from Polynesia. They use local indigenous ingredients like Horopito oil and Ponga fern extract to name a few. To them, it’s important that each product is infused with bespoke Triumph & Disaster aromas, and natural blends of complex notes with the goal to evoke old fashioned values from simpler times.

Founder Dion Nash comes from a long line of boxers on his father’s side and tailors on his mother’s side. He grew up “well dressed and prepared to defend” himself, but the contradiction was something he noticed. When he was in his early teens and in a phase of rebelling against his father, he was given a poem. The poem his dad gave him, ‘IF’ by Rudyard Kipling was during the ‘son rebelling against father’ period of his life, and was thrown into a drawer. When he eventually uncovered it at the bottom of an old chest 20 years later, the poem was clear advice from a father to his son on how to be a man, focusing on “humility, honour, risk and reward.”

After reading the line, ‘if you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters the same,’ it stuck with him and from here, the brand was born. Dion had the seed of the idea that would then grow to become Triumph & Disaster. He wanted to create a range of skincare products with these values and beliefs in mind. To him, these values were imperative. Focusing on the idea that the brand is capable of reminding people of the importance of rituals, preparation and healthy skin is something Dion is proud of.

This modern day apothecary and skincare foundry pride themselves on producing and delivering products built from the three main pillars: ritual, character and fate.

Their products aren’t tested on animals and for them, having a sustainable business is having a business that is rooted in integrity and honesty. Making clean, safe and efficient products that will truly make a difference, and creating a sustainable business rooted in a path of integrity and honesty is what Triumph & Disaster customers can count on. Dion believes this is the least customers deserve from the brands they support .

With a range of products from the Ritual Face Cleanser to the Gameface Moisturiser, the brand is full of personality and vibrancy. Here are a few of our favourite products:

Ponsonby Pomade
Sangre de cargo or ‘Dragon’s Blood’ is a natural tree resin and when paired with Harakeke (NZ Flax Oil), it helps to treat and balance the scalp. Another ingredient is Argan oil, which attacks split ends and promotes healthy hair growth. Ponsonby Pomade proves that a pomade can both style your hair but also protect it from any damage, using natural, active ingredients that leave the hair and scalp feeling healthy and clean. Plus, it’s water based so it can be easily washed out but is still weather resistant.

Ritual Face Cleanser
When it comes to your face, less is more. This cleanser doesn’t strip the skin of natural oils or protective qualities. Instead, the Ritual Face Cleanser has been formulated to avoid drying and irritation by using natural ingredients like Tamanu oil, Peppermint oil, Willow bark extract and Bentonite clay. The gentle natural, peppermint scented formulation is ideal for everyday use, and leaves skin feeling fresh and looking bright.

Old-Fashioned Shave Cream
The Old-Fashioned Shave Cream is a nice reminder that shaving is a skill passed down from generation to generation, like a good piece of advice. It encompasses a few things: ‘you’ time, preparation and a regular ritual, all of which are important to Triumph & Disaster. The product delivers a great shave, and evokes a sense of tradition and nostalgia.

Gameface Moisturiser
To serve and protect you from the elements, the Gameface Moisturiser is specifically made to be light on the skin and easily absorbed. With a unique formulation of Jojoba extract, Horopito oil, Ponga fern (Cuminigii) and Vitamin E, it delivers a fragrance they call ‘smoke and wood’. The result is a nutrient, hydrating cream, that leaves skin feeling toned, supple and fresh.

Brand Spotlight: The Brighton Beard Company

The Brighton Beard Company, founded in 2013, was born out of the need to create a distinctive beard care range that championed both style and nourishment for the urban beardsman. Established, designed and manufactured in Brighton, the brand is all about capturing the style and spirit of the bearded lifestyle.

Started by couple Lloyd and Jessica, and inspired by their surroundings of the scenic South Coast of England, the duo looked to the beards of the sea as their muse. Each product is handmade in small batches with 100% natural ingredients, and everything is carefully chosen for their beard benefits and impeccable fragrance. By creating quality, hand crafted products, The Brighton Beard Co. provides beard care to nurture your facial fur.

Their goal? To make your beard the best it can be.

The history of the brand began when co-founder Lloyd had grown a beard and realised he needed to find a product or two to tame it, before his boss’ “shave it” taunts got the better of him. After searching and trying to find something that would work, Lloyd found that no products on the market really grabbed his attention or caught his eye. That’s where his partner, Jessica, stepped in. She’d been struggling to find employment and what she really wanted to do was to put her time and energy into something that was both creative and productive. So, together the idea came about for The Brighton Beard Company; and the rest as they say, is history. And Jessica and Lloyd lived happily ever after, with no need for Lloyd to succumb to his boss. Needless to say, the beard stayed.

Each product of theirs is named after local and lawless smugglers, moonshiners and best loved villains from around the East Sussex area. From Creampot Tom to Jevington Jigg, each of them have their own anecdote based on true stories, consisting of mischief and misfortune, injecting real personality and character into everything The Brighton Beard Company makes.

Here are some of our favourite products:

Creampot Tom’s Mandarin and Cedarwood Beard Balm
This leave-in conditioning treatment works hard to nourish, repair and tame the beard, while still providing a light hold. The balm conditions the beard and helps to repair and prevent split ends. It’s a tin full of goodness, and the smell is incredible.

Jevington Jigg’s Mandarin & Cedarwood Extra Firm Moustache Wax
This extra firm moustache wax, handmade in small batches, provides a hold that promises to tame even the most unruly of beards and moustaches. Although the wax is strong, it’s also re-workable, perfect for creating strong shapes and styles.

Old Joll’s Jasmin & Lemon Beard Oil
This handmade oil is made with a blend of the very finest oils, including jojoba oil, vitamin E and essential oils Jasmin & Lemon. It’s the ideal product to treat, soften and nourish facial hair, and the skin beneath.

A brand with a lovely, pure story, much like their products, Lloyd and Jessica worked hard to create range of honest, simple and good quality grooming products. With everything from beard oils, balms and moustache waxes to combs and wash bags, each and every product is made with pure, wholesome ingredients. Each purchase comes from a hand crafted, small batch by the small and dedicated Brighton Beard Company team. We can’t wait to be stocking this wonderful brand and a range of their beard-friendly products on Bookblock, coming very soon…

In the mean time, we’re working with them on a wonderful competition called IN GOOD COMPANY, which gives you the chance to win a few products from Bookblock, as well as some other items from other inspiring, British brands. The ESCUYER Colour Block Socks, A5 Notebook and A4 Weekly Planner from us are just some of the exciting things you can win. Enter by the 31/08/2019.

All of the details on how to enter and other prizes to be won can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nFnIBhpyf/

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