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Whiskeys have to age for years, so how do distilleries make money?

Mar 7, 2016
Distillers have to find another way to make money while whiskey ages.
Barrels of whiskey aging at the Kings County distillery.  Colin Spoelman, Kings County’s master distiller says when it comes to aging whiskey, a barrel can be like a tea bas. “The first time you use it, you get a lot of spice, a lot of infusion, flavor.”
Valery Rizzo/Kings County Distillery

Hard cider sales bubble up

Dec 31, 2015
A new bill will likely help cider makers boost sales and expand the market.

Work hangovers cost billions in productivity

Oct 16, 2015
All your crazy keggers are taking a toll on the economy.

Running a distillery is whiskey business

Sep 7, 2015
The key to making money as a distillery: vodka today, whiskey tomorrow.

You can now shotgun your favorite wheat cereal

Aug 13, 2015
Fulton Beer and Wheaties are teaming up to bring you breakfast with a higher than usual alcohol content level.

For public good, not for profit.

Chicago raises a glass to the end of a happy hour ban

Jul 17, 2015
Eleven states ban happy hours. Illinois just ended its own.

A shot of 'America's native spirit'

May 25, 2015
Author Reid Mitenbuler tells how to find bourbon's 'sweet spot.'