Brandy is still one of the most common gifts for a boss. It works for a birthday, a company anniversary or the end of the year. To keep it from looking like a routine gesture, choose a well-aged bottle and think about the packaging.
When brandy is the right gift
A birthday, an anniversary, a promotion, the end of a big project, New Year. If you are not sure your boss drinks spirits, ask colleagues or their assistant. For someone who doesn't drink, pick something else.
Before you choose, check your company's rules. Many organisations set a limit on the value of gifts, especially from staff and partners.
What to look for
Age. It is on the label and shapes the taste more than anything else. For a boss, choose an aged brandy: fifteen, twenty years or more. It is softer and has a longer finish.
Origin. Armenian brandy is made from Ararat valley grapes, distilled twice and aged in oak. It is well known and respected, which makes it a safe choice.
Packaging. A box or case saves you hunting for a bag and shows the gift was chosen with care. A loud label looks cheaper than a restrained one.
TUFF as a gift for your boss
TUFF Heritage is aged 30 years. The bottle rests in a dark blue case and comes with a bag to carry it. The cap is carved by hand in volcanic tuff after the reliefs of the Church of St. Gregory in Ani, built in 1215. This is the gift for the most important person.
TUFF XO is aged 20 years. The Ani edition comes in a black gift box with a stone window.
The brandy will be finished; the tuff cap stays on the desk. No two caps are alike, because each is finished by hand. The TUFF collection
How to present it
Add a card with a short personal note: a sentence or two about what you are grateful for. Save the generic "success and prosperity" wishes for official greetings.
If the gift comes from the company, we can engrave your logo or a few words on the glass, even on a single bottle. Try it in the engraving studio; for larger orders see corporate gifts.
What to avoid
Don't give a young brandy in flashy packaging: it looks like a last-minute purchase. Don't hand over a gift right after your boss has made a decision in your favour, so it doesn't look like payment for a favour. And don't give spirits to someone who doesn't drink them.
A Christmas or New Year gift for your boss
A holiday gift for a boss is usually handed over in the last week before the break. An aged brandy in a case works well: it can be opened at the holiday table or kept for a special occasion. If the gift comes from the whole team, pool together for one better bottle, such as TUFF Heritage 30 years, and have everyone sign the card.
A retirement gift for your boss
Retirement is one of the few moments when a gift to a boss can be personal. A bottle that has aged about as long as a career fits the day: TUFF Heritage spent 30 years in oak, TUFF XO 20. Add a card signed by the team. Long after the bottle is empty, the tuff cap stays on a desk at home. If several departments give together, one Heritage in its case says more than a pile of small presents. TUFF Heritage
Questions and answers
Which brandy should I give my boss?
An aged one, fifteen to twenty years or more, in a box or case. Armenian brandy from the Ararat valley suits this well. From the TUFF collection, Heritage 30 years is the usual choice for a boss.
Is brandy a good gift for a female boss?
Yes, if she enjoys spirits. If you don't know, ask colleagues. An aged brandy is not a "men's" gift.
What should I write on the card?
One or two personal sentences: what you are grateful for or a moment from working together. Keep it short and plain.
Can I order gifts for several executives?
Yes. We prepare orders of any size with cards and delivery to several addresses, and engrave your company logo from a single bottle.
What is a good Christmas gift for a boss?
An aged brandy in a box or case with a short personal card. From the whole team, one better bottle works well, such as TUFF Heritage 30 years.
TUFF gifts · Corporate gifts · TUFF XO or Heritage
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