How to Name Your Bottle Like a Boss

Every Batch Deserves a Name

You aged the spirit. You chose the wood. You waited — sometimes weeks, maybe months. What’s sitting in that Deer Jimmy’s® bottle now isn’t just a drink. It’s your creation. And every creation deserves a name. Not a barcode. Not a number. A name with weight. One that captures the story inside the bottle — and maybe even the story behind it.

Start with the Vibe

Is it smoky and wild? Or soft and elegant? Did you age it on Islay oak and blast Johnny Cash while you waited? Or did you go for rum chips with white rum and sip it under a palm tree? The mood matters. Some names come from flavor — like “Velvet Burn” or “The Highland Fade.” Others come from moments. The late night you first tasted it. The playlist that was on. The person you shared it with.

Make It Personal

The best bottle names hit different because they mean something to you. Maybe your first batch came out darker than expected, so you called it “Blackout #1.” Or maybe you made a batch as a birthday gift and called it “Dad’s Private Reserve.” There are no rules — just stories. And once the bottle is empty, the name is what remains.

Let It Sound Like a Legend

You’re not just writing on a label. You’re building your own lore. “Batch 004” says you were organized. “Smoky Bastard #004” says you were invested. Don’t be afraid to go bold. You aged it yourself — own it. Whether it's poetic, cheeky, mysterious or dead serious, your bottle deserves something better than “whatever that was.”

A Label That Lives On

At Deer Jimmy’s®, we believe the story matters just as much as the spirit. That’s why the label has space to name your batch. To turn an experiment into a legend. Because when someone asks, “What are we drinking?” and you say, “This one’s called Midnight Oakstorm,” you’re not just pouring a drink. You’re setting the tone.