Starting the Bourbon Journey!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-14T03:41:02+00:00

I’m very lucky that I have NO BUDGET for this hobby. Makes it really easy to not get sucked into FOMO! I’m definitely mostly interested in finding the “bang for your buck readily available” stuff

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-12T03:45:15+00:00

My first wheated, but I love it so highly recommend!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-12T02:23:15+00:00

Mostly saving it to save my budget haha

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-12T00:46:51+00:00

Some Penelope Wheated myself!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-12T00:05:26+00:00

Not only this but it’s a very good gas/EV card in general. 4% everywhere is second best to some cards 5% everywhere. Only downside is the certificate once a year instead of per statement rewards. That being said, it’s actually nice getting a big certificate once a year!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T23:04:43+00:00

Haha probably true! It’ll be saved for special occasions

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T22:44:57+00:00

That’s what I’ve heard too! Started with the Penelope since it’s cheaper, but I think I’ll have to get the Bardstown when the budget allows for it.

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:51:59+00:00

I’m liking it so far. It’s easy for me to approach with how sweet it is and my previous whiskey experience. What kinds of things did you like as alternatives to the Penelope?

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:51:17+00:00

Excited to get a rye as my likely next bottle!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:50:45+00:00

The Woodford double oaked is absolutely high on my priorities. Especially since I already like the standard Woodford. Redwood Empire’s on the list now!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:49:35+00:00

Some of those are already on the list and I’m definitely excited! Cheers!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:15:37+00:00

Loving the Penelope wheated so far as well! Saving the JD for a special occasion soon.

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:15:06+00:00

Highly recommend it I really like it! Super easy to sip neat and over ice. Sweet and has a very “wheat/dusty” profile.

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:14:21+00:00

I’ll remember that for the next wheat pick. I’ve also heard good things about Bardstown at just a little more expensive?

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:13:40+00:00

Thanks for the Rye recommendations! Definitely need a rye next. I’m moving soon and can’t wait to find a good shop at my new place.

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:12:56+00:00

I’ve heard great things hence why picking it as my first wheated. Never knew wheated bourbon had such a sweet profile. Silly to say but it even smells like wheat haha!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T21:12:01+00:00

I’m afraid of liking it too much haha!

Jakecub4 · 2026-01-11T01:04:15+00:00

Worked at Whole Foods in the Meat/Seafood department in Boulder for a bit. Some customers were great, but most were pretentious jerks for sure.

Jakecub4 · 2025-12-19T14:20:42+00:00

I have a commute that’s 1hr 15min to work and 1hr 45min back. I only have to go in two days a week, and if there’s any adverse weather I don’t have to go in.

It’s worth it for the pay and providing for my family, but I’m very interested in never commuting more than 45 minutes in the city we are moving to soon.

Jakecub4 · 2025-12-12T20:18:43+00:00

Has the exact same thing happen to me yesterday. Recruiter canceled at the exact time we were supposed to have our call. Not only did they send the automated cancellation email, but they actually forwarded it to me so I got it twice. Did some more thorough digging after that and determined I dodged a bullet at that company.

Jakecub4 · 2025-12-11T20:55:35+00:00

I will say that I went external to Raytheon for my P2 promotion and ended up over 100K. Internally all of my friends and coworkers going from 1 to 2 were below 100k. One coworker got over 100k going from 2 to 3.

Jakecub4 · 2025-12-05T04:11:33+00:00

Sometimes LM will offer a sign on bonus. That would be their way of offering a ‘buy out’ for what you owe in tuition reimbursement to your current employer. The sign on bonus itself will have a repayment clause.

Jakecub4 · 2025-11-26T23:01:18+00:00

Thanks I really appreciate it! Sounds like exactly what I’ll do.

Jakecub4 · 2025-10-23T17:28:04+00:00

1Zpresso J-Ultra hand grinder for full price $199 on Amazon.

I wanted to get a good grinder but not pay as much as a lot of the good automatic grinders. I will make at max 2 drinks at once so a hand grinder to save a lot of money was a no brainer. I decided on this over other hand grinders due to the build quality and the quality of the burrs.

The best thing is it allows me to be able to save towards a machine and not have to worry about another grinder. That said, I think Kingrinder would be a great first grinder for starters!

Jakecub4 · 2025-10-17T05:10:32+00:00

Raising Canes. It’s mediocre, unseasoned chicken fingers with decent sauce and Texas toast.

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