Armageddon

Enterprise Account Executive

Bourbon Drinkers-- What's your celebratory bottle?

I've been getting into the bourbon world lately, and have started to build up a little bit of a collection as I celebrate wins.. Close a good deal > treat myself to a nice bottle. Have a small win along the way (tech win, discovery booked with THE ideal prospect at a good account > treat myself to a glass of the good stuff I've amassed).

Now I'm brainstorming what my BIG WIN bottle is going to be... would love to get my hands on some Pappy, but its hard to rationalize that kind of secondary market.

To my fellow bourbon drinkers out there, what bottle would be top of your list if you were to close a say, 7 figure deal?

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poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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Something from the ole Pap

HVACexpert

Politicker

sales engineer

Have you tried it? Is it as good as people say?

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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Gotta be really, really, really honest with you.

Is it delicious? Yes.
Would I buy myself a pour or a bottle on my own dime? No.

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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I would faster buy a bottle of Boss Hog from Whistlepig

Not_Medical_Advice

Executive

Sr. Director

Absolutely overrated as hell. But you have heard of it so that's the sizzle. There is much better bourbon out there for less money but when you want to make an impression that's a bottle to do it.

jefe

Arsonist

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I'm more of a single malt guy, but I like this idea. My default bourbon is usually Maker's Mark, but I'm guessing you're looking for something that's more special.

I have heard very good things about Pappy van Winkle though, if you do opt to go that route.

Founding BDR

Not a bourbon drinker (big Gin guy) but this is a great idea. Don’t close too many deals tho…wouldn’t be good for the liver!

medhardwaredr

Politicker

Director of Sales NA

Woodford is I’m doin bourbon

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

Woodford is solid! I miss living in a state where you can buy liquor at Costco, their 1.75 Woodford was a steal!

medhardwaredr

Politicker

Director of Sales NA

My man! That’s my go too place and size!

Justatitle

Tycoon

Account Executive

woodford reserve manhattan

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

now you're speaking my language, Woodford makes for a mean Manhattan

Revenue_Rambo

Politicker

Bad MFer

You close a 7-figure deal and stand to make multiple 5 figure commission.

Carve off 1% of that commission ($50k = $500). These deals aren’t going to happen for must of us too often so why not spurge a little.

You can’t go wrong with Pappy.

Other solid buys would be Blanton’s and Rabbit Hole Rye. Won’t completely break the bank, but a level up from your average bottle.

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

picked up a bottle of Blanton's last weekend at MSRP, saving it for the next win.

I've heard mixed reviews, but want to form my own opinion because so many bourbon lovers just hate on anything Buffalo Trace, so I'm sure they are overly critical of Blanton's for that reason

HVACexpert

Politicker

sales engineer

Angels envy rye is pretty good if you like ryes

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

haven't had their rye, but I was gifted a bottle of their bourbon for Christmas. The Port finish is nice. I'll have to add the rye to my list, I'm actually out of rye at the moment so that needs to change

Epad

Executive

Snr Business Development Executive

Not a huge bourbon-specific drinker but but Woodford or Elijah Craig have been my most recent. Heard good things about Eagle Rare from a bartender friend of mine also

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

Eagle Rare is good! Hard to find with the Buffalo Trace mania, I was lucky enough to pick some up a few months ago at an allocated drop. Very smooth and approachable, if you're looking to dip your toes into drinking bourbon neat, its a good one to start with

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

ERP Sales

Big fan of Stagg

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

ahhh the elusive Stagg, still hunting for that one

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Crown Reserve is my go to. Over ice with a squeeze of lemon after dinner. 🔥

RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Executive

In Canada our selection ain’t great, for my “everyday” bottle it’s Basil Hayden’s.

JustGonnaSendIt

Politicker

Burn Towns, Get Money

Not Bourbon, but still whiskey.

Celebratory bottle is MacAllan 18Y Sherry Cask.

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

I want to start exploring Scotch more, but not sure my wallet can afford that habit yet

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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Michters small batch

CadenceCombat

Tycoon

Account Executive

Woodford Reserve - both original and double oaked are great. Maker’s Mark 46. Blanton’s.

Saleszilla

Opinionated

Sales Manager

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is a great option.

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

haven't had any OF yet, need to add it to my list

Saleszilla

Opinionated

Sales Manager

My daily driver is the 1920 Prohibition Style. Highly recommend.

tulip22

Good Citizen

heard good things about Uncle Nearest

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