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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Now that is Employee Appreciation
It's not unusual to receive a box of cookies or chocolates or something from your boss as a "holiday present". Mine just plunked one of these down next to me. Now there's someone who understand the rigors of our work.
If you're not normally a Scotch drinker, Glenlivet is good but you might find it a little easier to start with a sherry cask Scotch rather than a bourbon cask Scotch. Macallan is a good example thereof.
On the other hand, if you're already fond of wiskeys and bourbon's, you'll probably be just fine with any decent Scotch.
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9 comments:
Nice.
Wow. What line of work? I must get into it. Personally, I drink Laphroaig, but I don't star gift scotches in the cask.
I want to work for that guy!
To whom do I send my resume?
Me thinks thou hath a very special boss, and it has nothing to do with the thoughtful gift.
Ahhhhh, I remember my days in marketing with quite fondness. Especially on special occasions when we had waaay to much liquor after a big promotion.
Good stuff.
*grin*
From the comments, this is what I must buy to honor my my (late, Scot) grandmother......
Foxfier,
If you're not normally a Scotch drinker, Glenlivet is good but you might find it a little easier to start with a sherry cask Scotch rather than a bourbon cask Scotch. Macallan is a good example thereof.
On the other hand, if you're already fond of wiskeys and bourbon's, you'll probably be just fine with any decent Scotch.
Thank you!
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