It's certainly complicated, including MC stuff.
Jack Daniels is made with 100% Canadian grain (rye) according to a bit I heard on the radio.
Irish whiskey is aged in American-made barrels, that's what they told me at the Jameson distillery anyways.
As someone who comes from an agricultural small business background I have always looked at the country of origin, particularly on food. I've ALWAYS bought local, Ontario and Canadian (in that order) whenever there is a choice, even if it's more expensive, though beyond a few items it's not often more expensive.
As for businesses like chain restaurants, they're mostly franchises and are often owned locally. The guy behind the counter of a Subway is often the owner and works like a dog for countless hours and doesn't make much, relatively speaking. That said, I prefer independent restaurants and coffee shops.
My perspective has always been I'd rather enrich my neighbor (extending across the country) first.
Jack Daniels is made with 100% Canadian grain (rye) according to a bit I heard on the radio.
Irish whiskey is aged in American-made barrels, that's what they told me at the Jameson distillery anyways.
As someone who comes from an agricultural small business background I have always looked at the country of origin, particularly on food. I've ALWAYS bought local, Ontario and Canadian (in that order) whenever there is a choice, even if it's more expensive, though beyond a few items it's not often more expensive.
As for businesses like chain restaurants, they're mostly franchises and are often owned locally. The guy behind the counter of a Subway is often the owner and works like a dog for countless hours and doesn't make much, relatively speaking. That said, I prefer independent restaurants and coffee shops.
My perspective has always been I'd rather enrich my neighbor (extending across the country) first.
