[BND] What We're Reading --

What's The Cheapest State To Buy Whiskey?

Centuries-old, whiskey was the national go-to liquor by the American Revolution and hasn't lost its cultural significance since. The all-American spirit won't cost you the same all around America. In fact, a bottle of Jack Daniel's Old No.7 Black Label, one of the best and most popular expressions in the U.S., costs over twice the amount in the most expensive state as opposed to the cheapest. (Tasting Table)

A Wine Columnist Walks Into a Costco—and Finds the Bottles Worth Buying

To consistently make wines of quality priced in the single digits is no small feat. After tasting her way through Costco’s Kirkland Signature wines and tracking down the talent behind them, our wine columnist offers this can’t-miss shopping list. (Wall Street Journal)

What’s Your Wine’s Story? From 19 Crimes to 1000 Stories

Compared to the baby boomers who drove the wine industry for many years, younger consumers differ greatly in terms of their economic situation, communications preferences, relationship to alcohol, and much else. (Mike Veseth - The Wine Economist)