8 Legitimately Cool Gifts for Grads Getting Ready to Land Their First Real Job

Nothing says grown-up gentleman like a bar stocked with liquors that make for the perfect drink. And like so many things in life, the best bars are built on solid foundations, starting with bottles that are high quality, well-respected, and straight-up delicious. With its High-Rye boldness, gentle spice, and smooth finish, Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey does the trick.  

With a modern twist on a classic form of audio, this electronic turntable combines the best of both worlds and, of course, beautiful sound. And since you can mix and match to customize every element of this piece from the color to the platter, you won’t have to worry that it won’t fit in with their WFH style.

Travel will be coming back in full force soon, and with that, luggage has remerged as a key purchase. An ideal weekender is low-profile enough to carry into the office without drawing too much attention and will fit everything they need for 48-hours at the beach without a zipper struggle.

There are certain staples that every new grown-up needs and a top-notch non-stick (and non-toxic) pan heads up that list. Loved on social media, Our Place only makes one pan, and it’s so versatile, there’s little need for many others. It comes with a steamer basket, a custom fit spatula that rests on its own designated place, and more, making this ceramic-coated wonder is fit for chefs of every level.

Whether the five-days-a-week commute thing is coming back anytime soon or not, chances are a new gig will mean a commute to somewhere, some of the time (or at the very least a lot of phone calls). And the best way to avoid getting tired of it is to keep oneself entertained—so what better way than a set of sleek earbuds that offer a little bubble of aural solitude? 

Gone are the days of balancing a laptop on their legs from bed while trying to stay focused. Now, when they’re working from home, they should—nay, they’ll be expected to—have all the right gear. This slim table pulls right over the couch, turning their sitting room into an office, and tucks away easily to turn it right back again when they log offline. 

Giving your new grad the gift of well-crafted caffeine is a true kindness, when skipping first period is no longer an option. Whether they’re into the small-but-mighty espresso or a full cup of Joe, this deluxe machine is one any early riser will enjoy.