(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 16, 2009 ) HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – The award-winning Walkers Shortbread bakery of Scotland, world renowned for it's high quality delicacies, offers hassle free, last-minute shopping for this Father's Day (Sunday, June 21st ).
Consumers can visit www.walkersus.com to find unique and exclusive gift selections that are designed to delight dads, then use the exclusive "4DAD" code for free shipping on all orders over $25. (This offer expires 6/23/09)
Dads will be nostalgic when they receive the gift of the limited edition of Walkers Monopoly Scotland Style at $25, featuring delightful Scottish landmarks. They'll be able to collect and trade historic Scottish properties including the famous Edinburgh Castle, Macallan Whiskey Refinery and Walkers Shortbread in Aberlour-on-Spey in the Highlands. Kids can team up with Dad for a retro game night and enjoy Walkers while they play.
For golfer dads there is the 56-ounce Walkers Golf Gift Basket ($34.99), brimming with the best shortbread in the world. The collection includes twin packs of classic Fingers, Highlanders, the rich Stem Ginger, Chocolate Chip and White Chocolate & Raspberry cookies. On the golfing side there's a utility brush, wood golf tees, a terry cloth towel from sporting goods industry leader Wilson and even a themed coffee mug for early morning tee-offs. A highlight of the reusable wire golf ball basket is the Golfing Carton Assortment (8.8 oz) carton that celebrates the Old Course at St. Andrews, founded in 1754 and a bonus on the back of the White Chocolate & Raspberry Twin Pack is a coupon for free shipping on a future order.
Another option from Walkers is to send dad a hug with the Teddy with Hearts Gift Basket ($34.99), which is actually a beautiful wood, woven and leather strapped basket that can easily double as a serving tray. Along with an adorable Teddy Bear comes a delicious variety of shortbread including twin packs of Fingers and boxes of Highlanders, Chocolate Chip, Rounds, and tangy Lemon Hearts to say "I love you."
For history buff dads the Walkers Shortbread Highlanders Tin ($19.99) features on its cover a striking portrait of one of Scotland's greatest liberators, William Wallace in battle dress. The reusable tin is filled with rich Highlander shortbread Rounds made of pure butter and edged in demerara sugar.
Dads love moving vehicles so Walkers offers both a London Bus Scottish Cookie Tin ($26) filled with an assortment of luxury cookies and a Walkers Shortbread Assortment Tin ($29) in the shape of a Walkers 'delivery truck'.
There are additional gift ideas at walkersus.com, including more tins that are international favorites and available in all shapes and sizes and range in price from $14.99 to $35.
Walkers was founded in 1898 and is the leading brand of food exported from Scotland. The family continues to operate its original retail shop in Aberlour in the Highlands to stay in touch with its roots. In addition to receiving the Queen's Award for Export on three occasions, Walkers has earned numerous British, Commonwealth and International awards, including a Grand Gold Medal award from Brussels-based "Monde Selection." Walkers offer the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes, meringues and puddings to over 65 countries internationally. The company's products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. Consumers unable to purchase Walkers products at nearby fine food stores can now order them by visiting www.walkersus.com.
For more information, jpeg photos or shortbread samples contact:
Jackie Markham at 212-687-1765 or jmarkham@aol.com
