When is a gift certificate not like something Aunt Tilly gives out?
When it's for Apple's iTunes store, and it's paired with a Blender
subscription so he can read up on the latest releases. iTunes gift
certificates, $10-$200, (800) 692-7753,
www.apple.com/itunes/store/; Blender subscription, 10 issues for
$9.97, www.blender.com
DRINKS ALL AROUND
Sazerac 18-Year-Old Rye Whiskey Or That's All Right Wine
Collection
Bogart once observed, "The whole world is about three drinks
behind." Catch up with the quality of Sazerac Rye or the kitsch of
Elvis-adorned bottles from Graceland Cellars. He'll say: "Thank
you. Thank you very much." Sazerac, $45, (504) 831-9450,
www.sazerac.com; wine, $50, (888) 968-7946, www.sig
naturewines.com
FIX IT UP
Bosch 18-Volt Brute Tough Cordless drill\driver
Remember when Home Improvement's
Tim Allen had a career? That was
way before they made cordless drills that were this powerful and
still this compact. Arr arr arr arr, indeed. $180,
www.boschtools.com
OFF THE CUFF
Fossil strap watches
One way to quickly hip up his wardrobe: Invite the Queer Eye guys
over. Another way: Buy a strap watch. It's dressed-down cool.
Interchangeable faces and bands, $65-$85, (800) 449-3056,
www.fossil.com
GAME BOY
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 Paired With The "Greptile Grip"
Golf Glove
In real golf, the glove promises to extend drives by 8.3 feet. No
idea if it helps in virtual golf, but it's definitely worth finding
out using the most realistic game out there. Game, $50,
www.easports.com; glove, $12, www.3m.com/greptilea
CASHING IN