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Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Feis Ile 2025: Limited edition festival whiskies from Lagavulin, Jura, Bowmore and Ardbeg - prices and how to buy
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. From peaty whiskies such as Ardbeg and Caol Ila, to lighter drams from Bunnahanhain, Islay has something for all whisky tastes including the range of Fèis Ìle 2025 Festival bottlings Fèis Ìle is Islay's renowned whisky, culture and music festival, and runs this year from the 23 May until 31 May. Each of the nine Islay distilleries have their own festival day which can include tours, tastings and live music. Here we take a look at what festival bottlings are on offer and how you can snap up a bottle. Lagavulin This year, Lagavulin is inviting fans to discover new depths of flavour with Lagavulin Fèis Ìle 2025 15 Year-Old. Finished in Moscatel de Málaga casks, this expression showcases a masterful balance of sweet and spicy notes while retaining Lagavulin's distinctive smokiness. This rich and complex bottling offers aromas of salted toffee, and ripe berries, interwoven with maritime medicinal undertones. The palate is luxuriously smooth and creamy, harmonising flavours of sweetness, salt, spice, and smoke. It culminates in a long, drying finish with that lingering fragrant Lagavulin smoke and a captivating note of Sichuan pepper spice. Lagavulin Fèis Ìle 2025 15 Year-Old is bottled at 55.7% ABV, with an RRSP of £240, available to be purchased from the distillery and There will be a total of 1,596 bottles. Caol Ila In a bold new move, Caol Ila is introducing an exciting new dimension of flavour with Caol Ila Fèis Ìle 2025 8 Year-Old. This whisky has been matured in a unique combination of refill casks and Pedro Ximénez /Oloroso-seasoned casks, before being finished in new Colombian Oak casks. The result is a burst of bold yet harmonious flavours. As whisky expert Charles MacLean puts it, 'even at reduced strength, the taste is intense!'. T his release explores Caol Ila's waxy character, delivering an intensely smooth, oily texture and a richer, unexpectedly sweet profile emerging from the Colombian Oak cask finish. The whisky's complex smoke is amplified by layers of spice notes and peppery warmth. Caol Ila Fèis Ìle 2025 8 Year-Old is bottled at 55.8% ABV, with an RRSP of £110, available to be purchased from the distillery and There will be a total of 1,476 bottles. Laphroaig Laphroaig will welcome Friends of Laphroaig and whisky lovers from around the world to the distillery on Tuesday 27 May for Laphroaig Open Day. Guests can expect a full day of festivities that capture the spirit of the distillery and its island home – from traditional music and dancing to the warmth of peat fires and the unmistakable aroma of Laphroaig's signature smoky whisky. Laphroaig will mark Fèis Ìle 2025 with its latest Càirdeas expression, Lore Cask Strength – a bold, richly layered single malt that completes our series of cask strength versions of well-known Laphroaig whiskies. With Càirdeas meaning 'friendship' in Gaelic, this release allows Friends of Laphroaig to discover exciting expressions matured in creative casks, and new twists to the iconic Islay Single Malt. Crafted as a marriage of five of Laphroaig's favourite cask types - including ex-Bourbon, Oloroso sherry, European oak, and quarter casks - this expression is non-chill filtered and bottled at natural cask strength, delivering the distillery's most intense flavour profile yet. On the nose, the whisky is sweet, herbal and boldly peaty, with a fruity expression opening with aromas of apricot, peaches in syrup, lemon cream, coconut and vanilla fudge. The palate delivers an explosion of peat and salty sea spray, followed by lemon zest, salted limes, caramel, and herbal notes of mint and tea leaves. Delicate spices like cumin, cloves and ginger emerge, leading to a long, citrus-sweet finish with an enduring phenolic character that defines Laphroaig. Laphroaig Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength SRP is £89 and is on sale exclusively from the distillery shop from Saturday 24 May. Bowmore Bowmore will open the gates to Islay's oldest licensed distillery on Wednesday 28th May for Bowmore Open Day. Set against the stunning backdrop of Loch Indaal, the distillery will come alive with exclusive tastings and experiences, each designed to showcase the craftsmanship behind their whisky. To celebrate this year's festival, Bowmore is proud to unveil an exclusive Fèis Ìle release – a 100% floor-malted single cask bottling. The Bowmore Fèis Ìle 2025 exclusive embodies Bowmore's commitment to quality, innovation and its time-honoured whisky-making tradition. Crafted with intent, and filled entirely by hand in the No. 1 Vaults, this captivating single malt reflects Bowmore's long-standing artisanal philosophy. On the nose, it is intense and spicy with blackcurrant, liquorice root, leather, and peat smoke. The palate is sweet and oily, with floral notes, charred orange rind, black cherry, with a long, lingering, almost chewy finish. Bowmore Fèis Ìle 2025 exclusive SRP is £120 and is on sale from the Bowmore distillery from Wednesday 28 May. Jura Jura Whisky is selling a new single cask release to celebrate this year's Fèis Ìle Festival. On 30 May Jura will be welcoming whisky lovers to its beachside distillery, with tours of the distillery on offer as well as tastings, live music, cocktails and boat tours exploring Jura's beautiful coastline. To mark the 2025 festival, a very special expression will be released limited to just 300 bottles, exclusively available to the whisky-lovers who visit Jura in-person during Fèis Ìle. Joe Ricketts, whisky maker, explained: 'For this year's Fèis Ìle single cask release we've revisited a standout 2007 vintage parcel. In 2022 the whisky making and distillery teams selected #1892, a bold, rich oloroso butt which explored a different side to Jura's distillery character. 'With an additional three years maturation, #1895 builds on the complexity of our 2022 Fèis Ìle release, with notes of crystallised citrus, prune and hazelnut together with hints of polished leather and dark chocolate from its full-course Sherry maturation.' This whisky is available exclusively at the Jura distillery between 23 May and 31 May 2025 with an RSP of £135. Ardbeg Marking 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee, this year's festivities on Saturday 31 May are, the team say, set to be out of this world. At the distillery and across the globe, Ardbeg will transport smoky malt lovers' taste-buds to a fruity new dimension, with Ardbeg Smokiverse, the limited edition whisky released for the festival. This limited edition will be the Islay distillery's first whisky crafted from a high-gravity mash, resulting in a distinctly vibrant, tropical and fruity spirit. This unconventional 'high-gravity' mash magnified the intensity of flavour-active compounds known as acetate esters, leading to a fruitier, more tropical spirit. Aged in bourbon casks, this Ardbeg whisky unveils layers of muscovado sugar, ripe barley, and toasted sourdough bread, all culminating in a burst of ripe tropical fruits and sweet peat. Ardbeg Smokiverse will be available to buy worldwide from Ardbeg Embassies, whisky specialists, online retailers, the Distillery Visitor Centre on Islay, and on from 28 May.
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Father's Day whisky deal: Lagavulin 8 Year Old for £39 on Amazon
Lagavulin is powerfully peaty - which won't suit everyone, but it is one of the best Islay single malts | Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Lagavulin's 8-Year-Old Islay Single Malt has just dropped to £39 on Amazon, making it the cheapest price online — and perfect for Father's Day. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This bargain bottle of craft whisky by one of the best-known Islay distillers is one for the connoisseurs. Perfectly timed for Father's Day, we've found a limited-time deal on Lagavulin's eight-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, making it the cheapest option online. Visit the specialist suppliers and you'll see it for more than £50. It's listed on House of Malt for £62.95, and at Master of Malt for £53.75 - but if you head to Amazon while the limited-time deal is on, you can have a bottle delivered for just £39. The Amazon offer is a limited-time deal | Amazon The eight-year-old version is a powerful dram, packed with peaty flavours, and originally bottled as a limited-edition launch to commemorate the distillery's 200th anniversary. Unlike the more expensive 16-year-old version, this has retained more of its peaty character, which means you can expect a tea-scented smoky hit after the initial sweetness. Peaty whiskies aren't for everyone, but if it is your preferred flavour, you'll love the big complexity of this stunning drop. Expect hints of coriander seed, barley sugar, cumin powder, smoked kipper and marzipan ahead of an apple crumble and toasted almond finish. And add a few drops of water to unlock other intense flavours. Amazon's 26% discount off the usual £52.50 listing price is a limited-time deal, so we don't know how long it will last for. But it comes in a presentation box, so there's certainly still time to pick one up as a Father's Day gift. Energy bills just went up – but this free tool could save you £388 a year With energy costs rising, Switcheroo helps you find cheaper deals in minutes. It's free, easy to use, and only shows tariffs that beat your current rate from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. No calls, no pressure – just potential savings, with average users cutting £388 off their annual bill.
The National
19-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Scotch whisky giant launches £375m cutting drive as US tariffs hit
The owner of Johnnie Walker whisky – as well as Lagavulin, Singleton, and Talisker among others – said it would be impacted by a 10% tariff on UK imports into the US, which were untouched by the UK Government's trade agreements with Donald Trump. It said it believes its current plans will mitigate around half of the impact of these higher costs on its profit and it will work on further measures to offset the impact. However, it reflects an improving outlook after Diageo said in February that it was bracing for a 200 million US dollar (£161m) hit to profits from tariffs. READ MORE: How Donald Trump's tariffs have impacted Scotch whisky – in figures The firm was set to face a significant knock from proposed tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico, but was buoyed by an exemption on alcoholic drinks in March. Diageo also stressed on Monday that it will not be affected by tariffs between the US and China. It came as the company launched a 500 million dollar (£375.6m) cost-saving programme, in order to support further investment and improving its leverage. The London-listed firm, which also makes Guinness, Gordon's gin, and Baileys, said it will shift to 'a more agile global operating model' as it seeks to improve its cash flow. Meanwhile, the company reported that net sales grew by 2.9% to 4.37 billion dollars (£3.28bn) for the three months to March 31, amid a boost from continued strong Guinness sales. In Europe, sales dipped 1.3% for the quarter as higher Guinness sales were offset by 'further softness' in spirits across key markets. Organic spirit sales were weaker year-on-year in the region, despite increased demand for tequila. However, sales in North America grew by 5.9% amid strong shipments of US spirits. Charlie Huggins, manager of the Quality Shares Portfolio at Wealth Club, said that this was a temporary boost in sales that was explained by people stocking up ahead of Trump's tariffs coming into effect. 'These impacts are estimated to have boosted sales by 4% in the third quarter and are expected to largely reverse in the fourth quarter,' Huggins said. 'Even so, there are some positives for investors to take away from this statement. 'Despite the challenging market backdrop, Diageo has reiterated its full-year guidance. The impact of tariffs appears manageable, for now at least. READ MORE: Co-op board votes to remove all Israeli products from shelves 'In addition, Diageo has launched a productivity programme, aimed at boosting cash flow and margins. This should help get profit moving in the right direction, even if tough trading conditions persist.' Debra Crew, chief executive of Diageo, said: 'In the third quarter we delivered strong organic net sales growth and are on track to deliver on our guidance of sequential improvement in organic net sales performance in the second half of fiscal 2025. 'We also reiterated our organic operating profit outlook for fiscal 2025, including the impact of tariffs based on what we know at this time. 'We continue to believe in the attractive long-term fundamentals of our industry and in our ability to outperform the market. 'We view the near-term industry pressure as largely macro-economic driven, with continued uncertainty impacting both the timing and pace of recovery.'
Buzz Feed
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Genius Father's Day Gifts From Uncommon Goods
A bubble tea–making kit for the dad who says, "Now this is my kind of bubbly" every time you pass a boba shop (dad jokes: the spice of life). If he can't get enough of those tapioca pearls, he'll love this kit, which will allow him to make two different flavors of bubble tea at home, to his exact specifications. The kit comes with two loose leaf teas (classic black royal milk and rooibos chai), chewy tapioca pearls, and two steel boba review: "The gift is super high quality and really impressed my wife. She loves boba and bubble teas and has been wanting to make her own for some time, so this was the perfect gift for her!!" —Jett the programmerPrice: $35.99 (originally $40) A set of six prehistoric whiskey stones because yes, your dad enjoys a nice glass of golden liquor cooled with a classic whiskey stone, rather than an ice cube that will melt and dilute the has he ever imbibed a drink chilled with stones from the Precambrian era aka THE TIME BEFORE THE DINOSAURS?? It's great for science nerds, cocktail enthusiasts, and any dad who loves something sorta random and incredibly cool. Promising review: "I purchased these beautiful whiskey stones, along with a 16-year-old bottle of Scotch, Lagavulin, and another Uncommon Goods gift, the New York Times Birthday Edition, for my boyfriend's 'big' birthday. Special birthdays call for special gifts. These stones are classy with their gorgeous black and mint green colors. And a huge plus regarding their age and history." —NicoPrice: $60 Or a pair of shark attack ice molds, for the dad who takes his cocktail hour a little less seriously. If your dad queues up Jaws at the start of every summer, this is a no-brainer. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... well, whiskey and water, that is. Promising review: 'SHARK ATTACK! Incredibly easy to use, great shark aesthetic. As a shark lover, these are great in shark appearance when the ice is made, easy to remove the cube and refill. Super easy to clean if something in the freezer leaks onto them or you make ice pop (flavored) sharks. May need a second set. Fair warning (these don't bother me): The size of these cubes is fairly large, so a) it takes a while in the freezer before the shark is solid ice, and b) the shark cubes do not fit in every glass or water bottle. If you are bothered by the above, calm down and order a set anyway.' —K and P the adventurerPrice: $17 A rainbow bagel–making kit, so you can delight the dad who really thought you couldn't teach him any new tricks in the kitchen. Blow his mind when you bust out this kit, which has everything he needs to make 12 (!!!) delicious rainbow bagels at home. Then volunteer to make them with him, just because you're a wonderful child (and not because you're trying to get sent home with extra bagels, of course). The kit includes bagel mix, yeast, and red, yellow, and blue liquid gel food reviews: "I got this for myself, but this would make a great gift for a baker or fan of making things and carbs!" —Hilary"Three generations of my family made these together. They came out so great." —TulsaSuziePrice: $35 A literary clock, for the pop who's been bonding with you over his favorite books since back in your Cat in the Hat era. This truly amazing clock doesn't just tell time — it also displays a literary quote with that time mentioned in it every single minute of the day. If you give this one, prepare for him to text you roughly one bazillion photos of it in action. Promising review: "So fun to see what quote pops up. It's definitely become a conversation piece in my house. It's especially awesome when it's a quote from a book you've read. I have the smaller version, which I worried would be too small, but it's perfect." —Avid_ReaderPrice: $199+ (available in two sizes) A personalized word-search blanket because your dad already spends all day with his beloved crossword he can spend all night wrapped in them, too. Pick 15 words and the blanket's creator will weave them into an actual, solvable word search that he can also wrap himself in whenever he feels chilly (or just wants to show off the amazing gift his kid got him). Note: this ships three weeks after final approval. Promising reviews: "This is the BEST customizable present EVER! Who doesn't love a throw blanket that provides entertainment and is a conversation piece? I bought one for each of my adult children, and they were so excited to receive them Christmas morning. They spent the morning trying to find all the words hidden in the graphic. It was amazing!" —Lowehere"My 90-year-old mother loves word searches, and she is always cold. I saw this, and my brother, sister, and I got it for her for Christmas. All of us love it! We put her last and first name, my dad's first name, and her 12 great-grandchildren's (it helps her memory!). It is well made and the perfect weight for warmth and coziness. I am overjoyed I found it! Thank you!" —DeniPrice: $160 A karaoke microphone that will transform your shower-singing papa into an at-home karaoke troubadour. The mic has built-in speakers and connects to most karaoke apps, so there will be almost zero seconds between your dad unwrapping it and your dad belting out the theme from Grease (only you can decide if that's a good thing). Promising review: "Found a couple of karaoke apps that work well with this. My husband had a good time making me laugh, and I can't wait to sing my first happy birthday." —BowchickiwbowbowPrice: $50 (available in two colors) A personalized National Parks scratch-off poster, because you know how you and your dad always talk about visiting every National Park together? You two can get some motivation with this incredibly cool poster — instead of just deleting park names from a Google doc after you visit them, you can have the satisfaction of scratching off the icons on this poster and revealing unique artwork by artist Alyssa Kauanoe. Promising review: 'Such a great gift for National Park lovers! This was the perfect gift for my neighbors, whose bucket list contains all of the National Parks. The personalization made it feel even more thoughtful, and they were thrilled with it. Great idea for a gift recipient who has everything!!' —Desert DwellerPrice: $42 A handheld bowl for the dad who's in motion from the second he wakes up — and yes, that includes while he's eating breakfast. This bowl, with an easy-to-grip handle and spoon notch, makes it easy for your pops to take his oatmeal or cereal with him while he makes his morning rounds around the house. What exactly is he doing in the garage at 7 a.m.? You may never know, but at least now you can be confident that he's doing it while eating a healthy breakfast. Promising review: "Whether it be ice cream, oatmeal, or soups, this is my happy mug. Love how I can hold the mug in a snug way when I'm on the couch. I don't need a plate underneath it, and if eating warm food, I get the pleasure of a little heat on a cold day. Loved it so much bought three total so far — two as gifts!" —MaryPrice: $36 (available in two styles) A set of mistaken lyrics coasters because there's nothing that almost every dad loves more than 1. not leaving condensation rings on the coffee table, and 2. getting the lyrics to almost every ever-loving pop song on Earth slightly wrong. If your dad thinks TLC is urging you to not call Jason Waterfalls, this is the gift for you. Promising review: 'Perfect gift! These make gifting SO EASY! Repeat customer here...I went with Greatest Hits for a team gift, and boy were they a hit! Unique, fun, and great quality. I've also purchased these previously for holiday gifts for family.' —RobinPrice: $32 for six coasters (available in six styles) A Book Nook reading valet for the dad whose perfect Sunday involves sitting in his chair for eight hours of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. In addition to giving him a gentle way to save his page, the Book Nook also has space to hold his phone, glasses, and a tasty beverage. Now, if only you could give him the gift of a whole Sunday where his neighbors don't spend all day blasting their leaf blower... Promising review: "This Book Nook valet is a solid, beautiful wood piece with several functions in a small space. Now, my mother-in-law always knows where she is in her book and where her readers are sitting, and she has a cutout circle that nestles her mug of tea while protecting the wood table the Nook sits on. What a great gift for anyone who loves to curl up with a good book!" —KerryPrice: $50 A nitro cold-brew coffee maker because you literally don't remember what your dad looks like without an iced coffee in his hand. Help him save a few bucks on his chilled bean juice and learn about the art of coffee with this kit, which also froths up lattes, teas, and even cocktails. Does that mean he could make... a nitro cold-brew coffee cocktail? You either really want to be there for that, or really, really don't. Promising review: "This was the perfect gift for my coffee-loving husband. It was easy to set up and use with the instructions provided. The replacement parts to make more batches still keep our coffee costs well below budget and what we would pay going to a coffee shop." —Sam BPrice: $249 A pair of personalized hometown map glasses for the dad who's always telling you tales about where he grew up. Bring him a taste of his hometown (which may also be your hometown) with these glasses, which can be customized to any city or town in the US. You can even have them show the street he grew up on, but once you hand them over, prepare for about 15 minutes of stories about a neighbor he had 40 years ago named Marty. Promising review: 'Fun gift! I bought a set of the wineglasses for my brother and sister-in-law who live in Aiken, SC. First, I was thrilled I could select Aiken, because it isn't a huge city. They loved them — they were even able to find the street where they live on the glasses. This is such a fun, personal gift. I'm thinking of doing more of these next year.' —Great SisterPrice: $54 (available in three glass types) A box of 24 customizable shortbread cookies that were MADE to surprise your dad with your favorite family inside jokes. Each cookie can be printed with three lines of text and 12 characters per line — so, basically just enough space for that one bit that makes you and your parents die with laughter, but makes zero sense to anyone outside your gene pool. Promising review: "I sent these personalized shortbread cookies to my mom for her birthday. She got such a kick out of the message on each cookie, and she said the shortbread was delicious — perfect with her morning coffee." —PA in NMPrice: $40 A customized pet sweater for the dad who considers his dogs and/or cats his "other children." Show that you're not at all jealous by uploading a photo of his lil' bundle of fur, and bam! A customized (and frankly, quite fashionable!) sweater for him to enjoy. Note: this takes seven weeks to ship after photo approval. Promising review: "I bought a bunch of these custom sweaters for our employees as Christmas gifts. They absolutely loved them! High quality and pretty fast shipping given the customization. I appreciated the proof process too, so I could check for any errors. Everyone loved them!" —HR LadyPrice: $128 (available in unisex sizes S–XXL and three colors) A pair of MLB cap ceramic sundae bowls that are practically guaranteed to delight any dad who remembers picking up the plastic versions of these with you at the mall back in the day. Only these are way better, because you can choose from 18 different teams! Promising review: "While the nostalgic throwback look of the hats is the main appeal, they're bigger than I thought, making them the perfect size for a few scoops of ice cream." —TelluridePrice: $48 (available in 18 team options) A Murder Most Puzzling jigsaw puzzle because your dad's a champion puzzler — but has he ever tried a (gasp!) murder-mystery story puzzle? Instead of just assembling an image, he'll also be looking for clues to solve the mystery of the included story. Once he gets all 500 pieces in place, all will be revealed! Agatha Christie, eat your frickin' heart out! Promising review: 'Must-have!! Fun, relaxing, with an unexpected surprise! This item was a gift for my wife! She loved it! The unique, decorative, mysterious packaging was what caught my eye. We spent quality time together on the first puzzle, which was quiet, relaxing, and fun!! We spent about three evenings on the first puzzle. We didn't know what the image was going to be until the end. Why do I keep saying the first puzzle? I bought the second one as well!! (A month later.) I recommend buying both at once! The second purchase was part of Valentine's Day to spend more quality time with my wife! Wife loves the book-look packaging, and it looks great on our shelf.' —Unique Gift ShopperPrice: $17 (available in two styles) A 100 Essential Horror Movies scratch-off poster for the dad who believes that the family that jump-scares together, stays together. The films on the poster, which run the gamut from classic ghost stories to chainsaw chaos, can help your horror-loving pops expand his palette — or you could watch them all together as a family project. (Hey, we're already more than halfway to Halloween!) And each time he scratches off a film, he'll reveal a piece of amazing art by artists Ben Gibson and Patrick Mulligan. Promising review: "Not full of common horror films. These were interesting enough for the biggest fan. I gifted this to a film student and he loved it!" —Just mePrice: $25 A history-by-mail subscription, because your dad isn't just a history buff — he also misses the days when people actually got fun things in the mail (instead of just bills and coupons for stores you don't go to). Speak to both his interests with this set, where each month, he'll receive an exciting historical replica letter — past picks have included everything from Albert Einstein's correspondence with FDR to the US War Department's WWII notice, to business owners about hiring women. Promising review: 'Excellent gift! I'm always looking for something different, especially for our adult family members. We got this subscription for our nephew, who is just starting his career as a history teacher. He was really excited about it and shared it with another teacher already.' —The lover of historyPrice: $42+ (available in 6-, 12-, or 24-month subscriptions and four volumes) A Bluetooth-powered banana phone and speaker for the dad who's been making you laugh since back when you thought fart sounds were the peak of humor (okay, maybe you still think that). This is both a real working phone and a great way to crack up anyone watching him take another boring work call. Promising review: "This product became the hit of our family White Elephant gift exchange this year. The whole family tried to get their hands on the banana that could be used to answer Zoom meetings! All laughs and great smiles when receiving this practical yet gag-like gift!" —Mark the SharkPrice: $40 A personal planetarium, because your dad moved to the country from the city, and can finally see all the um, which one's the bear constellation again? This planetarium uses a smartphone to help identify constellations in the real night sky. It's great for current astronomy buffs as well as dads who are in the market for a new hobby — drop this off, and expect him to be texting you about Ursa Minor within the week. Promising reviews: "You normally can get planetarium software for your mobile phone, but this one allows you to see the real sky at the same time." —car"So fun to look up at the night sky!!!" —BriPrice: $50 A Hot Sauces of America gift box for the dad who loves to travel to new immediately search out the absolute spiciest food available there. This set of five regional hot sauces will introduce your pops to brand-new hot sauce styles, which he can then use to absolutely set fire to his tastebuds, just the way he likes. Promising review: "My husband is a big hot sauce guy, and he really enjoyed this. Shipping was timely and the packaging was good quality." —KMPrice: $45 A create-your-own-video-game set so your dad can relive his classic '90s Game Boy glory days (you know, the ones that he conveniently can't replicate because he says he can't find his old console). This kit comes with everything he needs to build his own handheld console — and once he does, he can either download classic games to play on it, or even create his own! Promising review: 'Great gift! Got way more than expected from this 'toy.' The recipient explained all the options and the quality of it, and jumped right into programming a maze game with a Pikachu character. They said the tutorial is super easy to follow, endless options, and fun!' —GifterPrice: $85 A couch caddy that'll vastly improve the life of any dad who is always balancing his coffee/soda/priceless vase on the sofa arm. This acacia wood number has space for cups, books, remotes, papers, random doo-dads, and raised edges to prevent spills, so no one's shows get interrupted by a paper-towel-and-carpet-cleaning break. Promising review: 'Neat and functional! Got this as a gift for my husband, and he loves it — so do I! It's a great spot to keep the remote, your phone, a drink, etc. Recommend!' —LizPrice: $48 A set of cryptid construction magnets for the dad who knows exactly what he'd say to the Mothman if he met him. These magnetic body parts allow your dad to craft the perfect mythical creature — or is it mythical? And what was that sound outside? Is it is Bigfoot going through your trash again? Promising review: 'Heavy duty, bright, and high quality — I would buy this again! My son-in-law (who has everything) absolutely loved this gift. He is a fun and quirky guy and plans to use it daily with his 21-year-old nephew, who lives with him, and his 8-year-old son. They all have a great sense of humor and couldn't wait to get it home and on their refrigerator.' —AndiPrice: $25 A set of upcycled record coasters that will delight the dad who can't pass a record store without running in to thumb through their vinyl bin. These coasters are made from actual found vinyl, so every set is unique — expect a lot of opinions on every album in the batch. Promising review: 'Perfect gift! I bought this for a coworker who loves vinyls. Each coaster is so unique! The set looks really nice and well-made. It's a perfect gift for yourself or for someone else to make a space uniquely yours!' —SarahPrice: $24 A pair of wooden long-distance "friendship" lamps for the dad who doesn't live close enough to do Sunday brunch every weekend. These lamps will remotely mirror each other — so when you dim your lamp, his lamp will dim, too. It's a great way to know you're thinking about each other when you can't call or text. Alexa, play "Somewhere Out There." Oh god, I just...I just have something in my eye, okay? Promising review: "I bought this gift for my best friend and we couldn't be happier! We've known each other for almost 40 years, and he said it was the best gift I've ever gotten him. We are having so much fun using it, and it's a frequent reminder that you are thinking of each other. I also like that you can choose 'your' color. Wonderful and thoughtful gift that keeps on giving and giving." —BowiePrice: $85+ (available solo or in a pair)
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Stormzy, Alex Consani and More Attend Third Annual AprèsMet Met Gala After Party at WSA
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways On Monday night after the Met Gala, there was no shortage of after parties to choose from. The real question was: which party would emerge as the late-night place to see and be seen? There was Willy Chavarria's party at the Mark Hotel uptown, which benefited from proximity to the museum, as well as the classic Boom at the Standard party, not to mention A$AP Rocky's party at Jean's, and parties hosted by Janelle Monáe, LaQuan Smith and a late-night scene at Casa Cipriani that drew the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and, yes, even New York Mayor Eric Adams. Downtown in the Financial District at the Water Street Associates building, the creative office hub underscored a work hard, party harder ethos as it hosted the third annual AprèsMet after party along with Alex Consani, stylist Carlos Nazario, model Paloma Elsesser and Luar designer Raul Lopez. The office space was transformed into a club for one night by Water Street Associates, in collaboration with jewelry brand Guzema. More from WWD A seven-foot Champagne tower loomed over most guests as they entered the space (for those feeling less bubbly after the long night, Lagavulin scotch was also on offer). Guests stopping by included Stormzy, Delaney Rowe, Myha'la, gymnast Sunisa Lee, Jerry Lorenzo, Maximilian Davis, Lineisy Montero, Vittoria Ceretti and more. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Après Met Gala 2025 After-Party Photos Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
