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.”
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How do wineries set the price for a bottle of wine?

Feb 22, 2016
It depends on the winery. But for the big players, much of the cost is marketing.
Ever wonder what goes into pricing wine?
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Who writes the tax code?

Dec 7, 2015
Rick Stone of Nebraska thinks the presidential candidates are getting it wrong.

How much do TV theme songwriters earn?

Jun 22, 2015
Every time a show airs — ka-ching! — the composer gets paid.
Husband and wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks make up the band The Handsome Family.
Jason Creps

Why do companies offer free stuff at the same cost?

May 22, 2015
Pepsi was among the first companies to try it.

Why are razor blades so expensive?

Mar 16, 2015
They're just strips of metal set in plastic, right?