We've all seen those gift-giving guides geared toward men scrambling to shop for something for their lady.
But hey, guys like getting the perfect gift, too. And women can sometimes use a little help steering them toward a gift that’ll resonate. Here’s 5 suggestions of what to buy for him if you’re still hunting for a Valentine’s gift (or any time of year, really).
If your guy’s a bourbon drinker, then gift-giving gets no easier than this.
Stop by Ballard’s Bar inside West Baden Springs Hotel and pick up a bottle of French Lick Resort’s Woodford Reserve Personal Select or Maker’s Mark 46 Private Select. Buy one bottle, or the set of two one-of-a-kind bourbons. Each bottle also comes with an engraved glass. When you buy a bottle, it also comes in a gift bag with tissue paper — so this is both a perfect last-minute gift, and something he’ll hang on to for a special occasion.
You can’t go wrong with golf
February’s the last month for stir-crazy golfers before spring hits, so any golf gift is a hit this time of year. Find tons of options inside Valley Links Golf Shop.
They carry a wide selection of apparel lines that your guy probably has in his closet, including Under Armour, FootJoy, Vineyard Vines, Head, Columbia and Bermuda Sands. Consider golf balls, too — it’s an underrated gift.
Gift certificates for golf lessons have also been a popular option the last few days in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Or, to treat your guy to a bucket-list round of golf he may otherwise not splurge on, buy a resort gift card that he can put toward a round at our Donald Ross or Pete Dye Courses. Golf season here is right around the corner — the Dye Course is slated to open March 27, with the Ross Course opening in mid-March.
Jack Black products
Quality skin care products are the gift he’ll never ask for. But he’ll thank you and rave nonstop after he’s used them.
Stop by the Spa at French Lick or West Baden and take home one of the products that’s used in the men’s facial treatments at both our spas. The Jack Black line has everything from Beard Lube to All-Over Wash. Try pairing the Face Buff with the Supreme Cream — the Face Buff (with Vitamin C and menthol) lessens irritation and opens hair follicles before a shave, while the Supreme Cream lives up to its name as the best lubricant for shaving, especially for sensitive skin types.
Bourbon, whiskey or beer (and food)
Bourbon. Irish whiskey. Beer. What guy wouldn’t want one (or all three) of those?
At West Baden Springs Hotel there’s always a special culinary event around the corner with a unique buzz — whether it’s Bourbon & Bites the weekend after Valentine’s, our new Irish Whiskey Tasting in March, Craft Beer Experience in April or a Mixology Class on select Sundays. It’s a little food and a little booze; a little fancy and a little casual. It’s a weekend getaway to look forward to.
Plus, once you see the menu for the upcoming Bourbon & Bites, you’ll realize this is a win-win for you. He’s got to have a date, after all, so his gift is your treat as well.
Go out and play
Don’t overthink it. Simple gifts can be the best.
A night (or weekend) with his buddies at the casino and sportsbook is sometimes all a guy wants. Make a deal: He can play French Lick Casino on his own dime; while you spring for a hotel room or a round of beer and appetizers at Valley Bar (or provide chauffeur service to and from).