Thursday, February 16, 2012

Coolest. Job. Evar.

So, I got a new job. I gotta say, it seemed like the same old same old until today when I discovered that I now have an awesome job.

See, I started working at a liquor store. Today, one of the distribution reps came in, and he had a couple of new things to try and sell the boss on.

Rep hauls in this bottle of bourbon, starts talking about price points and bulk deals, boss says "Can I open it?" Rep says "If you're going to sample it, go ahead. I haven't had a chance to yet either."

So the boss opens this higher-end bottle of bourbon and pours three little cups... probably a little less than a shot, and hands me one. Apparently, this is a fairly common practice when the reps start pushing a new liquor.

My first comment after tasting it was "Damn, now I have to spend sixty bucks on a bottle of bourbon."

This particular bourbon was from Peach Street Distillers. Not a new company, just new to this distributor, or getting a sales push, or whatever.

However it happened, I definitely got to benefit.

I'm looking forward to the reps getting more new stuff... and I hope I'm there when they come in!

10 comments:

Jennifer said...

That is awesome covered in awesomesauce.

bluesun said...

Peach street distillers is located about 15 minutes from my house. Guess I need to spend $60 on a bottle of whiskey, too...

DaddyBear said...

Yeah, I'd call that one of the cool ways to make a living.

Anonymous said...

I think there are several good whiskeys around for a third of that but I would take all the free samples of the expensive stuff they want to give though.

Congratulations on your new job.

Ben

Julie said...

I need a job like yours ...

Old NFO said...

Congrats :-)

Steve said...

Not many occupations where you get to drink on the job. :-)

A Horse Thief said...

I was at the distillery this weekend. They are making some great stuff and are very generous pourers in their tasting room. If you're ever in Palisade with a designated driver or a place to crash within walking distance, check them out.

On a Wing and a Whim said...

Congrats on the new job!

Anonymous said...

Which distributor?