The booming, bourbon-driven barrel business
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.
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The booming, bourbon-driven barrel business
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.
How much could Trump's tariffs hike the price of your wine and whisky?
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
Bourbon demand fueling barrel business: "The magic comes from the barrel"
Wooden barrels are crucial for bourbon, where they serve as not just a container, but also as a key flavoring agent.
Tennessee whiskey distillers worry about tariffs
The U.S. tariff war with Canada and the European Union has opened a new front in the fight -- a battle over bourbon. Nicole Valdes reports that distillers in Tennessee are worried increased taxes on their international shipments could dry up their liquor sales.
Winemaker concerned for consumers on tariffs
In response to the steel and aluminum tariffs, the European Union said last week that it would place levies on $28 billion worth of American goods, including beef, poultry, bourbon, jeans and peanut butter, starting April 1. President Trump said that if the EU enacts those tariffs, he will respond by imposing a 200% retaliatory tariff on all European wine and Champagne. Andrew Rockwell, production winemaker at Sparkling Pointe, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Tariff trouble could trickle to bars
Tariff trouble around the world could hit your local bar. On Thursday, President Donald Trump threatened to place a 200% tariff on some alcoholic products from the European Union after they issued a 50% tariff on all American whiskey. THe U.S. has already issued 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Now, the makers and buyers of some beloved drinks are now drowning in questions.
New tariffs on U.S. wine industry impact
President Trump's trade battle with Canada is taking hold on U.S. alcohol suppliers. Last week, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on several U.S. products, including wine. That was in response to new tariffs from the U.S., some of which were later paused until April 2. Benjamin Aneff, president of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance and a managing partner at Tribeca Wine Merchants, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
Kentucky CEO on tariffs' business impact
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
Letting teens drink at home may lead to heavier alcohol use later, study finds
Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers," shares advice for parents.
Best ways to talk to kids about alcohol
A new study in the journal "Addictive Behaviors" suggests that parents who allow their teens to drink at home—even just a taste—may be increasing their risk of heavy drinking and alcohol-related issues later in life. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers," joins to discuss the best ways to talk to kids about alcohol.
Ontario premier threatens to cut U.S. energy
The head of the Canadian province of Ontario is threatening to cut off electricity exports to the U.S. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday.
Bootleg alcohol kills at least 124 people in Turkey in 6 weeks
Poisonings are relatively common in Turkey, where clandestine production is widespread and bootleg alcohol is often tainted with methanol.
Bartender arrested over couple's deaths linked to tainted alcohol
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered by staff dead on a bed in a first-floor room and her fiance, Els Arno Quinton, 36, was found dead on a bed in another room, the BBC reported.
The growing popularity of Dry January
Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in Dry January this month. The annual non-drinking ritual kicked off around the same time as the surgeon general issued an advisory about alcohol's link to cancer. The movement is especially popular with younger Americans and is part of a growing mindset aimed at re-thinking relationships with alcohol year-round.
Rising cancer rates in young women: Report
While a new report from the American Cancer Society showed an overall drop in U.S. cancer deaths, it also highlighted an uptick in the number of young women being diagnosed with the disease. Dr. Larry Norton, breast medical oncologist at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Tainted alcohol in Istanbul has killed 23 people in 48 hours, officials say
At least 43 others were hospitalized, Turkish officials said, with 32 of them in intensive care.
More than 1 drink a day raises risk of dying, federal review concludes
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
Hegseth's explosive confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nikole Killion report.
Kelly on Hegseth's drinking
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) asked Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post about multiple instances involving his apparent drunken conduct during work functions. Hegseth said the allegations are part of an anonymous campaign to smear his name.
USGA warns of link between alcohol, cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here's what to know about the warning.
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