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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Touts Climate-Smart Farming in Milwaukee Visit

At Central Standard distillery, Vilsack details impact of federal funding for smaller farms.

3 Businesses Celebrating August Anniversaries With Public Events

Amilinda, Gathering Place and Central Standard are gearing up for major milestones -- and parties to match.

Central Standard Craft Distillery and Leinenkugel’s Launch New Ready-to-Drink Cocktails: Cherry Vodka Lemonade and Bourbon Old Fashioned

Two additions join the beloved Brandy Old Fashioned RTD on shelves across Wisconsin and Minnesota as summer takes off

Central Standard Craft Distillery Partners With Milwaukee Brewers Legend Corey Hart on Smoked Lemon Moonshine

Two-time All-Star Corey Hart returns to Milwaukee to craft Corey Hart’s #1 Ballpark Shine

Central Standard Adds ‘Rocket Pop’ Bottled Cocktail

Plus: Four new restaurants planned, BBQ joint relocating and Ardent reopening.

Central Standard Craft Distillery Expands Line of Pour Ready Cocktails With Rocket Pop

Milwaukee-based distillery unveils irresistible Pour Ready Premium Cocktail made with Central Standard Door County Cherry Vodka, a bestselling Wisconsin-made vodka

Central Standard and Leinenkugel’s Launching Ready-To-Drink Cocktail

The canned drink features locally-made North Brandy from Central Standard.

Central Standard Craft Distillery and Leinenkugel’s Announce Ready-to-Drink North Brandy Old Fashioned

Introducing the quintessential canned Brandy Old Fashioned made for Wisconsin

Central Standard Unveils the Holiday Hideout, a One-of-a-Kind Private Holiday Cocktail Lounge Pop-Up

With 5,000+ Twinkling Lights, The All-New Holiday Hideout Will Deliver Yuletide Cheer (Or Escape) & New Holliday Party “To-Go“ Menus Will Make At-Home Hosting Bah-Humbug- & Stress-Free This December

Central Standard Doubles Down on Sustainability

New partnership embraces locally-sourced grains, sustainable agricultural practices.

Last Call: Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame Nominations Due by Midnight, Saturday Sept. 30

Central Standard Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations

Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame will induct second class in February.

Central Standard Distillery showcases local ingredients from across Wisconsin at this year’s state fair

Central Standard Kicks Off Milwaukee Rooftop Season May 11 with Live Music and New Pour Ready Bourbon Smash Cocktails

Central Standard Celebrating 414 Day With Free Brandy Old-Fashioned Cocktails April 14

Local Distillery Unveils Limited-Time Chocolate Brandy Just in Time for Holiday Gift-Giving & Creative Cocktail Cheers-ing

Central Standard Unveils Inaugural Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame Inductees

Bill Schroeder Guest Bartending for Charity Oct. 25 at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

Charlie Berens Guest Bartending for Charity at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Sept. 13

To celebrate September as Brandy Old Fashion Month, Berens is teaming with Central Standard mixologists to create his personal twist on Wisconsin’s famed cocktail.

Central Standard Creates Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame

You can nominate a winner. First class of six inductees to be announced Oct. 15.

Central Standard releases limited-edition brandy finished in Hinterland Grand Cru barrels

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Officially Kicks Off Milwaukee Rooftop Season with May 12 Sunset Acoustic Set From Local Favorite Joe Wray

Central Standard Hosts April 14 Release Party for New Line of Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen expands brunch to Saturdays

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Hosting Resolution-Free Brunch January 1 & 2

Central Standard Unveils Cabin Strength, Its First Single-Barrel Distiller’s-Proof Bourbon

Raise a Glass At Central Standard’s New Crafthouse & Kitchen

The local distillery will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-redeveloped, historic downtown location this Saturday

Central Standard Offers Stiff Signing Bonus

The Milwaukee-based distillery is offering new hires a tasting kit with some of its spirits.

Central Standard Distillery Installs Historic Tasting Table

3,000-pound table made from 122-year-old maple tree planted by Archbishop Messmer.

Central Standard Craft Distillery Named Not-So-Official, Official Sponsor of Sunday’s Spring Forward Time Change

To Celebrate, Distillery CoFounders Are Offering Discounts on Bottles of Their New Red Cabin Bourbon & Buying Rounds of Drinks at Local Milwaukee Bars & Restaurants to Help Us All Welcome Warmer Weather

Central Standard Craft Distillery Announces Mid-Summer Grand Opening Date of its Downtown Milw. Experience & Unveils Interior Renderings of the New Space

Project Originally Delayed by COVID-19, Now Scheduled for a July 22 Grand Opening

Central Standard Downtown Distillery a Go

Craft distillery purchases building for downtown tasting room, rooftop patio and more.

Central Standard Craft Distillery Unveils Award-winning Red Cabin Bourbon

Years in the Making, The New Bourbon, Which is Finished in Cabernet Wine Barrels from California, Delivers a Smooth, Perfect-for-the-Lake-House Finish, Just in Time for the Holidays

Central Standard Craft Distillery Hires First-Non-Founder C-Level Executive

Industry and Community Leader Jim Kanter Named Chief Commercial Officer; Kanter to Oversee the Distillery’s Sales Operations and Midwest Expansion Efforts

Central Standard Craft Distillery Helping Businesses Coast-To-Coast and Locally Reopen via Milwaukee Manufacturer’s Pivot to Hand-Sanitizer Production

After Making Sanitizer for Companies and Organizations of All Shapes and Sizes, From Barbershops Nationwide to a Local Little League, Distillery Launches Online B-to-B Portal Today to Widen Its Impact

Craft Distillery Produces Disinfectant Spray

Central Standard creates product to help in pandemic, offered free to all who need it.

Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion

Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house

More Mac and Cheese for Bay View

Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.

Central Standard Opening Downtown Tasting Room

Distillery will move from Walker's Point to redeveloped 1874 building on E. Clybourn St.

Central Standard Craft Distillery Signs Deal to Buy Historic, Vacant Milwaukee Building

New Location To Be Seven Times Larger Than Existing 2nd Street Space and Will House Expanded Tasting Room, Restaurant, Events and Office Space, as well as a Future Roof-Top Patio with Lake Michigan Views

Central Standard Distillery Unveils Hard2O, A First-Ever 40-Calorie, Zero-Sugar, Zero-Carb, Gluten-Free Vodka-Water

Hard20 Billboards Invite Workers at a Global Competitor to Be 1st to Taste Industry-Changing Beverage

Hottest New Restaurant Ever?

Ash offers fire and smoke, Merge expands Korean Chicken menu, Sheridan's Cafe closes.

Central Standard Raises a Toast to Dads & Nat’l Bourbon Day with New Release Friday

Whether It’s ‘#1 Best Dad’, ‘I’m Moving Out of the Basement’, or ‘Mom, You’re All the Dad I Ever Needed’ Bourbon, Customizeable New Spirit Empower Us All to Say Something Special June 16

“86’d: Battle of the Bartenders” New Last-Bartender-Standing Event to Crown MKE’s #1 Mixologist

This must-attend industry-night event will celebrate the best of Brew City’s bartenders and name Milwaukee’s first-ever “86’d” Champion.

Central Standard Craft Distillery – The Official Cocktail of the Milwaukee Film Fest – To Toast Movie-loving Fans During This-Year’s 10th-Annual Festival

All MKE-Film-Fest Attendees Receive BOGO For a Free Tasting-Room Cocktail* & One-Mega Fan Could Score a 10-Year Supply of Central Standard Spirits If He or She Can View a Third of All 2018 MKE Festival Films

Central Standard Craft Distillery to Unveil First-ever Anniversary Release and New Bottle Design at Party July 20 in Walker’s Point

Co-Founders Throw Bash to Celebrate Four Years in Business with Free Sampling* and Pre-Sale of 40 Bottles of New Cabernet-Finished Bourbon Whiskey, Which Hits Stores and Bars Statewide Starting Aug. 1