41 Gifts Your Brother-In-Law Will Actually Like

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The general drama of finding gifts for men is compounded when you set out to find the perfect present for your brother-in-law. Say you’ve got a cool one who owns nice clothes, drives a nice car, and has traveled to nice places. Then your goal is to match his taste with a luxury gift. Or maybe he’s just a regular nice-guy brother-in-law who loves a low-key hangout and a cheap but thoughtful gift from Amazon will more than suffice. And in the worst scenario, maybe he’s a hard one who locks horns with you at family functions; then you’ve got to go above and beyond to find an unheard-of and exceptional gift.

The trick is to pick something that says “glad to have you in the family” without it coming off as hokey or feigned. Not to worry, we’ve got the best gifts for brother-in-laws that'll hit that sweet spot—from useful gadgets to stylish upgrades to just a good bottle of whiskey—and make that "he's my favorite brother-in-law" sentiment finally mutual. Check out our killer picks ahead.

SelectTech 840 Kettlebell

For the brother-in-law who’s (still) addicted to breaking a sweat at home. This is it.

Huzley Cut Crystal Rocks Glasses

Elevate his bar cart with the help of these sleek glasses. We fully endorse the top-notch quality of these glasses.

Rambler Cocktail Shaker

Don't wanna buy him a full YETI cooler? A YETI cocktail shaker is a great second.

6oz Pewter Hip Flask

A pewter flask from Sheffield, England is a classic gentleman's gift and another great cocktail gift. Crazy you can just buy one on Amazon now.

Q Men's 40mm

The perfect daily driver watch. Great if its his first. Great if it's his fifth.

Deluxe Box Set

A fragrance test set is always a safe bet.

Royal Riviera Gold-Wrapped Pear Gift

In-law siblings are the perfect people to be weirdly mysterious and standoffish towards. Get bro a box of gold-wrapped pears. Everyone will be mildly confused, but it is objectively a very nice gift.

Burlap Bag of Peanuts

In South Georgia—where I am from—a burlap bag of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) is a traditional gift to celebrate either the unity of two families, or a new litter of piglets. (Sorry, that's a lie.) Nuts.com actually has a great selection of holiday tins. (Not a lie.)

Socks and Underwear Subscription

He might be married, but has he shaken off the habit of bad undergarments? A few pairs of fresh, cool socks or underwear delivered to him every month are your gift to both him and your sibling.

Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle

Let's face it, he probably needs new sheets. Be the hero and get him these soft sheets from Brooklinen. They're durable, comfortable, and can be washed a million times. They also come in a handful of different colors and patterns.

Dutch Oven

If he enjoys concocting new meals, he will love the versatility of this Dutch oven. He can whip up soups, heat chicken, cook exciting recipes, and so much more. Plus, this handy pot has easy-to-grip loop handles, a shiny enamel finish, and it's suitable to use on all cooktops including induction and grills.

Wooden Family Board Games

Is he eager to set up the best family game night? Then get him a wooden baseball game with his favorite MLB team's logo, or a horse racing game for the thrill, or some classic penny soccer/hockey—dealer's choice.

Nymphées Merveilles Refillable Candle

If he's a man with taste, he'll be impressed by this present. It's going to burn for hours on end and even better, it's refillable.

PlayStation Classic Console

Here’s the best throwback to his middle school recreation time in 1994, with 20 retro games and two wired controllers. What a time 1994 was to be alive.

Golf Decanter Set

Put some fun into his weekend on the course. A decanter with a golf ball engrained inside and a pair of golf-ball-shaped glasses will have him sipping a fine whiskey all the way to the 18th hole.

'Relative Insanity' Card Game

A game packed with punchlines like “You Can Pick Your Nose, But You Can't Pick Your Family!” seems almost too relatable, no?

ADC Six-Panel Embroidery Cap

A baseball cap is an easy way to get him something useful and fashionable, and this one from cult-favorite brand AMI Paris is the ultimate accessory.

Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low Hiking Shoes

So he's the outdoorsy type? These brand new hiking shoes from Adidas are going to get him to the top of the mountain and then some.

Stay Active Sweatpants

So he can do as the name says. And then lounge on the couch for about five hours.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum Spray

Fragrances can be a personal gift, but if it's Chanel, you know it's good.

Homme Engravable Cufflinks

Cufflinks are a timeless present. These customizable ones are taking that up a notch.

Studio Buds

Whether he's hitting the gym, taking his dog for a Sunday morning stroll, or mid-marathon training, these noise-cancelling earbuds are keeping him in the zone and fully tuned into his tunes.

The RS01 Sneakers

These sneakers are versatile, chic, and totally classic. But don't just take our word for it. Talk to Pedro Pascal.

Brushed Llama Sweater

It's a cool sweater for a cool guy. And—dare I say—he's going to be madhappy when he receives it.

737 Power Bank

For him to charge multiple devices at once. Name a more practical gift. We'll wait.

Puzzle Leather Bi-Fold Wallet

A Loewe wallet is one of the most sophisticated gifts you can get the man. Trust us.

Elyx Single Estate Handcrafted Vodka

If he's a vodka guy, the luxurious Absolute Elyx was basically made for him.

Paradym Star Driver

He likes to think he's a big shot on the golf course, and so when he gets this driver, his ego is going to go through the roof. And you're about to be the hero that helped him (almost) make par.

Finest Selection

New Yorkers can rejoice in being able to give the gift of our favorite market. Now everyone can enjoy the icon that is Citarella.

Gift Card

When in doubt, a gift card from Uber goes above and beyond. You're giving him food and transportation, filling two of his most essential needs.

Notes Chelsea Notebook

He's a bit of a pensive fella. Smythson's leather notebook is a classy way for him to put pen to paper.

Annual Subscription

Why wouldn't he want to learn skills from Steph Curry, Metallica, Bill Nye, Samuel L. Jackson, Timbaland, Gordon Ramsay, and all kinds of other celebrated people so he can become one himself?

3 Month Subscription

The key to a man's heart is through his stomach, and Goldbelly's subscription that sources artisan food from across the country will really win it.

1856 Premium Aged Whiskey

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Uncle Nearest, honoring the legacy of master distiller Nearest Green, bucked its Tennessee tradition and released an eight-years-aged, 100-proof whiskey that makes for easy sipping.

Original Loft Pillow

All the sleep tech and melatonin gummies in the world can't outdo the OG adjustable, Esquire-endorsed pillow.

Custom History Books

The NYT makes quite a few custom history books—from Star Wars-themed to baseball-related to space-aged—for his choosing. Or, simply go for the safe custom birthday book route if that's the gifting occasion you find yourself in.

Plus Smart Meat Thermometer

It's what your next brotherly bonding time over the grill out back needs most.

uKeg Go Carbonated Growler

Because the last thing a beer snob needs is a hot sip. This portable beer keg, which actually looks good, will preserve all the crispy bubbles.

The Bestseller Flavor Set

He won’t say no to cooking 40 meals of chicken, salmon, and any veggie when they're flavored with Korean Bulgogi, Thai Larb, or Japanese Yuzu Misoyaki, courtesy of these chef-approved seasoning kits.

WiFi Digital Picture Frame

You can be the gift yourself, digitally, displayed in his living room. You're family, after all.

AF161 Max XL Air Fryer

For the brother-in-law who can’t cook, can cook, or is wracked with guilt every time he eats battered comfort food—those nuggets! This Ninja beast fries with 75 percent less fat, packs seven cooking functions in one, and produces the crispest bites at that.

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