father's day Archives | FactoryTwoFour The Original Lifestyle Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:26:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Drivin’ L.A. with Andrew Chen: Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance https://www.factorytwofour.com/drivin-l-a-with-andrew-chen-rodeo-drive-concours-delegance/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:06:48 +0000 http://www.factorytwofour.com/?p=21882 Every Father’s Day, for the past 20+ years, all types of exotic and vintage cars have gathered on the famed street of shopping and opulence in Beverly Hills for the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. Presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee in conjunction with the city of Beverly Hills, this annual car show welcomes thousands of automotive enthusiasts, young and old, to experience the best of the best on four wheels. It’s a great way to spend some time with good […]

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]]> Every Father’s Day, for the past 20+ years, all types of exotic and vintage cars have gathered on the famed street of shopping and opulence in Beverly Hills for the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance.

Presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee in conjunction with the city of Beverly Hills, this annual car show welcomes thousands of automotive enthusiasts, young and old, to experience the best of the best on four wheels. It’s a great way to spend some time with good ol’ pops and take in some beautiful works of art, as well as cultivate a passion for the automobile in the younger generation. I love seeing children, their parents, and their grandparents sharing and enjoying a mutual love of cars.

And because this event is so prestigious and well-produced, many manufacturers have debuted products here in the past — Jaguar launched the all-new XJ model here in 2010, and in 2013, private jet manufacturer Learjet showed off their latest Learjet 85 model to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

This year’s highlights include a McLaren P1 in a custom purple and orange spec from the British automaker’s in-house MSO (McLaren Special Operations) design team, a 1960’s Jaguar E-Type Series 1, a Porsche 919 Hybrid LeMans race car, and the brand-spanking-new McLaren 720S, to name a few.

I wasn’t able to attend this year because I was at a wedding in the desert (more on that in next week’s column!), but a lot of my car enthusiast friends went, and thankfully have a ton of photos to show for it.

Check out some of the immaculate and very expensive cars that were on display at the 24th annual Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance.

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]]> The Perfect Father’s Day with Crown Royal https://www.factorytwofour.com/perfect-fathers-day-crown-royal/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:35:48 +0000 http://www.factorytwofour.com/?p=21825 For Father’s Day this year I decided to share a bottle of Wine Barrel Finished Crown Royal that I was reviewing with my stepdad. This Crown Royal is part of the Noble collection and was aged and finished in Cabernet Sauvignon wine barrels. This is Canadian Whiskey at its finest and I recommend it as the perfect way to experience everything this style has to offer. The bottle comes inside a beautiful and classic Crown Royal deep purple bag with gold […]

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]]> For Father’s Day this year I decided to share a bottle of Wine Barrel Finished Crown Royal that I was reviewing with my stepdad. This Crown Royal is part of the Noble collection and was aged and finished in Cabernet Sauvignon wine barrels. This is Canadian Whiskey at its finest and I recommend it as the perfect way to experience everything this style has to offer.

The bottle comes inside a beautiful and classic Crown Royal deep purple bag with gold laces and presents the whiskey’s deep oak color perfectly. The nose has a heavy earth tinge with fruit notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon barrel and a slight sweetness that lingers on the palate. The palate is classic Crown Royal with oaky undertones and a crisp sweetness on the edge while the wine barrel aging lends distinct and tasty grape overtones. The whiskey finishes extremely smooth with tannis notes and a bit of clove spiciness.

To finish the experience off Crown Royal offers a mobile experience where you can quickly create a regal photo of your dad or dad-like figure from a simple picture, and be sure to tag it with#CrownYourFather on social media. Spend this Father’s Day in style with the man that deserves it the most around a beautiful bottle of Crown Royal Wine Barrel Aged.

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]]> The Definitive Booze Guide for Father’s Day https://www.factorytwofour.com/definitive-booze-guide-fathers-day/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:41:13 +0000 http://www.factorytwofour.com/?p=1666 Father’s Day is only a few weeks away, and maybe it’s time to skip the all too typical phone call and cheap card and step up the gift. Thus this booze guide exists. Remember, this is the man that decided to not kill you when you broke his windows with the baseball or borrowed (we are sticking to the story) his prized Corvette that one night for a party.  Instead, this year, get dad the exact bottle of liquor he […]

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]]> Father’s Day is only a few weeks away, and maybe it’s time to skip the all too typical phone call and cheap card and step up the gift. Thus this booze guide exists. Remember, this is the man that decided to not kill you when you broke his windows with the baseball or borrowed (we are sticking to the story) his prized Corvette that one night for a party.  Instead, this year, get dad the exact bottle of liquor he wants and deserves — a gift that will put a smile on his face long after it’s gone.  We worked with Caskers co-founder, Steve Abt, to share his top picks to win you favorite son status and quite possibly a place at the carving table this Thanksgiving (i.e., the ultimate nod of approval).  As usual, we here at FactoryTwoFour are looking out for your best interests. Dive into our booze guide below:

IF YOUR FATHER IS AN EXPLORER

Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky

 

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 Steve says, “Has your dad traveled around the world and then some?  I’m jealous, and he is going to love this single malt.  Amrut Fusion is a marriage of whiskies made from peated Scottish barley and unpeated Indian barley making it an incredibly complex whisky.  And you can’t go wrong a single malt that scored an incredible 97 points in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, which named it the third best whisky in the world.”

 

Tasting Notes: Complex and chewy, it has a nose of milk chocolate, oak and almonds.  Light on the palate, with notes of coconut and fruit.  A medium long finish with hints of vanilla and peat.

Awards & Accolades:

  • Whisky Bible:  97 Points

IF YOUR FATHER LOVES WINNING

Evan Williams Single Barrel
Bourbon Whiskey

 

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 Steve says, “If losing is not in your father’s vocabulary, then this is the bourbon for him. Having won “Whiskey of the Year” five times over and scoring 97 points from Wine Enthusiast, this single barrel isn’t familiar with losing either. Aged for nearly 10 years under the intense Kentucky sun, this bourbon has an aroma of spicy oak, cinnamon and clove that leads into notes of caramel, pecan, and roasted nuts.”

 

Tasting Notes: Aroma of spicy oak, cinnamon and clove that gives way to notes of caramel, pecan and roasted nuts on the palate. Initial flavors lead to touches of creamy vanilla and honeyed oak, and finish with a hint of cinnamon spice.

Awards & Accolades:

  • Wine Enthusiast: 97 Points
  • 5x Time “Whiskey of the Year” Winner

 IF YOUR FATHER IS A WHISKY CONNOISSEUR

Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt
Scotch Whisky

 

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 Steve says, “First, that’s awesome and you should bask in his knowledge. Second, buy him this bottle of Scotch. The Glenmorangie Signet is aged up to 40 years, has full-bodied notes of coffee, almonds, cinnamon and orange and earned the Best Single Malt Scotch Trophy at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2013.”

 

Tasting Notes:  Aroma of mocha, milk chocolate and tiramisu. Chewy, full-bodied notes of coffee, almonds, biscotti, ginger, cinnamon and orange on the palate. Finish ends with waves of creamy vanilla.

Awards & Accolades:

  • San Francisco World Spirits Competition: 2009, 2010 & 2011 Double Gold Medals
  • International Wine and Spirits Competition: 2013 Best Single Malt Scotch Trophy
  • Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points

IF YOUR FATHER IS STEALING FROM THE COOKIE JAR

Barr Hill Gin

 

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 Steve says, “For the father with the sweet tooth, Barr Hill Gin is the way to go. Made using raw, organic Vermont honey, this gin is a celebration of one farmer’s special connection to his land and earned the Double Gold Medal at the 2012 New York International Spirits Competition.”

 

Tasting Notes: Round and viscous on the palate with notes of juniper and honey lingering on the finish.

Awards & Accolades:

  • New York International Spirits Competition: 2012 Double Gold Medal

IF YOUR FATHER IS A PIRATE (OR WISHES HE WAS)

Kirk and Sweeney Rum

 

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 Steve says, “One, get him this rum. Two, don’t tell him where you got this rum. Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Kirk and Sweeney earned its name from a wooden schooner best known for smuggling rum from the Caribbean to the United States during Prohibition. While today’s imports are legal, they are no less desirable. This 12 year old spirit is aged in oak casks and scored 95 points from Wine Enthusiast, which also named it a Best Buy.”

 

Tasting Notes:  Aroma of earthy sugar cane and vanilla. The initial flavors of sweet nectar and honey give way to notes of oak and toffee. The finish, which is bold and ripe, ends with a smooth vanilla kick.

Awards & Accolades:

  • Wine Enthusiast:
  • 95 points
  • Top 50 Spirits of 2013
  • Liqour.com:
  • One of the Best New Rums of 2013

IF YOUR FATHER IS INTENSE

Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt
Scotch Whisky

 

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 Steve says, “Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky is known as one of the most intense, smoky single malt whiskies ever made. Powerful aromas of peaty smoke, wood spices and Earl Gray tea are signature to this Scotch, which comes from one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Aged for a minimum of 16 years, this whisky was named the “Best Single Malt Whisky” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013.”

 

Tasting Notes:  Intense aroma of peaty smoke, wood spices and Earl Gray tea. Notes of peat, rich smoke and salty tang, which are balanced by subtle hints of vanilla and honeyed oak. Finish is incredible and intense, with complex notes of sweet caramel and fruits belying bolder notes of peat and smoke.

Awards & Accolades:

  • Wine Enthusiast:
  • San Francisco World Spirits Competition:
  • 6 Double Gold Medals
  • 2013 “Best Single Malt Whisky (13 – 19 Years)”

IF YOUR FATHER IS ALL ABOUT PRESENTATION

Spherical Ice Molds

 

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 Steve says, “If your pops loves style, class and just a touch of elegance then these spherical ice molds need to be in his spirit repertoire. Not only are they are awesome to look at, but they keep drinks colder, longer. This mold creates the perfect sphere of ice with less surface area than traditional ice cubes, allowing it to melt more slowly while still cooling drinks.” No self-repecting booze guide would be without these.

That’s it for our booze guide. Hopefully you found something that will do your pops proud and you two can share a quality drink together this Father’s Day.

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