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2025

4/22/25 - Crafting The Perfect Summer: Central Standard Craft Distillery Expands Distribution, Product and Seasonal Experiences

Urban Milwaukee
4/18/25 - Central Standard’s growth continues with Amtrak partnership, launch in Iowa

BizTimes
4/17/25 - Crafting The Perfect Summer: Central Standard Craft Distillery Expands Distribution, Product and Seasonal Experiences

BevNet
4/11/25 - Central Standard Crafthouse adds new brunch dishes, including vegan options

OnMilwaukee
4/8/25 - Shea partnering with SSP America to bring Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen to MKE Airport

Shea Design
4/7/25 - Bourbon aficionado and CRE pro Steve Palec will lead tastings at inaugural Bourbon & Brokers event

BizTimes
3/21/25 - Non-Alcoholic ‘Third Spaces’ On the Rise

Urban Milwaukee
3/12/25 - Central Standard Craft Distillery landing at MKE Mitchell Airport

OnMilwaukee
3/12/25 - Central Standard Opening Second Location

Urban Milwaukee
3/12/25 - Central Standard to open location at Mitchell International Airport

BizTimes
3/12/25 - Central Standard opening second location at Milwaukee airport

Milwaukee Business Journal
3/12/25 - Central Standard Craft Distillery announces second Crafthouse & Kitchen location opening in MKE airport

Milwaukee Record
3/12/25 - Central Standard Craft Distillery is opening a new location at Mitchell International Airport

Yahoo Finance
2/21/25 - Belly up to the bar for Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast, Feb. 24 – 28

Urban Milwaukee
2/21/25 - Weekend Preview

OnMilwaukee
2/14/25 - Commission Looking To Honor Milwaukee’s Best Preservation Projects

Urban Milwaukee
2/12/25 - 16 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: Feb. 14-16

Milwaukee Mag
2/12/25 - 22 Rehearsal Dinner Hot Spots You’re Gonna Love

Married In Milwaukee
2/10/25 - Downtown's biggest happy hour event, Taste & Toast, returns Feb. 24-28

OnMilwaukee
2/4/25 - Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast returns February 24 – 28

Urban Milwaukee
2/1/25 - Launch “The ‘Lanche”: Blue & Gold Brewing releases latest beverage

Marquette Wire
1/24/25 - Blue & Gold teams with Central Standard on The 'Lanche canned cocktail

OnMilwaukee
1/13/25 - Notable spots to indulge in zero-proof cocktails

OnMilwaukee
1/9/25 - Grown Climate Smart Spotlighted in USDA Video on Sustainable Agriculture

AP News
1/9/25 - From Seed to Sip: Cheers to a Sustainable New Years Resolution

Farms.com
1/8/25 - The 30 Most Popular Venues on Married In

Married In Milwaukee
1/6/25 - Notable spots to indulge in zero-proof cocktails

OnMilwaukee

2024

2023

12/29/23 Why Is Wisconsin So Obsessed With Brandy?

Wine Enthusiast

12/18/23 Hofbräu Again Teams With Central Standard Distillery to Create Limited-Run Beer Brandy

Brewbound

12/14/23 Central Standard Renews Partnership with Hofbräu München on Beer Brandy

Craft Spirits

12/13/23 Central Standard Distillery Again Teams With Hofbräu to Create Limited Run Brandy

BevNet

12/10/23 Milwaukee Bars Hosting Many Holiday Pop-Ups

Urban Milwaukee

12/08/23 Central Standard Unveils the Holiday Hideout, a One-of-a-Kind Private Holiday Cocktail Lounge Pop-Up

Urban Milwaukee

12/08/23 Central Standard Releases Second Beer Brandy Collab With Hofbrau Munchen

OnMilwaukee

12/07/23 22 Restaurants Hosting December Dining Events, Holiday Specials

Urban Milwaukee

12/07/23 Hofbräu München And Central Standard Team Up To Release ‘Beer Brandy’

Forbes

11/29/23 Central Standard rolls out spirited Holiday Hideout pop-up & private dinners

OnMilwaukee

10/27/23 Second slate of Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Famers announced

OnMilwaukee

9/29/23 Last Call: Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame Nominations Due by Midnight, Saturday Sept. 30

Urban Milwaukee

9/24/23 ‘It’s a skill to learn how to make a good old fashioned’: The history of Wisconsin’s unique Brandy Old Fashioned recipe

CBS58

9/19/23 A perfect pairing: Old Fashioneds & Central Standard’s new fall menu

OnMilwaukee

9/18/23 Wisconsin Distillery Wants Wisconsinites To Drink Locally Made Brandy

Forbes

9/13/23 ‘Show Me Milwaukee’ spotlight: Central Standard Craft Distillery

WISN

9/07/23 Central Standard Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations

Urban Milwaukee

8/30/23 Nominate a Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Famer starting Friday

OnMilwaukee

8/10/23 Alfresco: Dinner, Drinks, Appetizers and a View

Shepherd Express

8/4/23 Central Standard Distillery showcases local ingredients from across Wisconsin at this year’s state fair

Milwaukee Business Journal

5/25/23 Summerfest will have new food, two more bar areas this year: Slideshow

Milwaukee Business Journal

5/24/23 From Swine Mac to frozen cheesecake: 20+ new foods you’ll find at Summerfest

OnMilwaukee

5/23/23 19 amazing rooftop patios to explore in Milwaukee & beyond

OnMilwaukee

5/11/23 Two for one: The baaree & The Aviary rooftop open for the season this week

OnMilwaukee

5/05/23 Central Standard Kicks Off Milwaukee Rooftop Season May 11 with Live Music and New Pour Ready Bourbon Smash Cocktails

Urban Milwaukee

4/19/23 Central Standard Distillery Has Two New Ready Made, Bottled Bourbon Cocktails

The Whiskey Wash

4/12/23 Central Standard Expands Line of Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Craft Spirits

4/11/23 Central Standard Distillery Unveils Red Cabin Lemon Honey Bourbon Smash and Peach Bourbon Smash Cocktails

BevNet

4/07/23 Central Standard to serve up free Old Fashioneds for 414 Day

OnMilwaukee

4/05/23 Central Standard Celebrating 414 Day With Free Brandy Old-Fashioned Cocktails April 14

Urban Milwaukee

3/24/23 Milwaukee Distillery Expects High Demand In On-Premise Accounts For New Bourbon Smash RTDs

Forbes

3/23/23 Wisconsin’s largest distillery receives national recognition

CBS-58

3/15/23 Central Standard releases two new ready-to-pour cocktails

OnMilwaukee

2/23/23 Central Standard Is Hosting a Winter Luau This Weekend

Milwaukee Magazine

2/14/23 14 great cocktail bars in Milwaukee to visit for a fancy drink

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

2/13/23 Maple syrup breakfast, Winter Luau, Kenosha Restaurant Week and more food and drink news

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

2/10/23 Empanada spot moves from brake and motor to brick and mortar

Radio Milwaukee

2/06/23 Iron Grate Chef Returns for Central Standard Winter Luau

Urban Milwaukee

2/06/23 Central Standard Winter Luau to feature pig roast by Aaron Patin & Smokey Woods

OnMilwaukee

1/25/23 Ben Cook – People On The Move

Milwaukee Business Journal

1/2/23 Dominic the Food Reviewer: Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

OnMilwaukee

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