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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

12/20/22 10 of the Best New Bars in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Magazine

12/1/22 Favorites for the foodie: Christmas gift ideas from our writers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

11/22/22 Central Standard Craft Distillery Unveils Limited-Time Chocolate Brandy

BevNet

11/17/22 Central Standard releases limited edition chocolate brandy, perfect with egg nog

OnMilwaukee

11/4/22 Central Standard Unveils Inaugural Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame Inductees

Urban Milwaukee

10/26/22 Central Standard Distillery and Munich’s Hofbräu Brewery Produce a Beer Brandy Blend

Shepherd Express

10/20/22 Bill Schroeder Guest Bartending for Charity Oct. 25 at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

Urban Milwaukee

10/19/22 Central Standard names 1st Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame inductees

OnMilwaukee

10/17/22 Cookie eating contest, cocktail authors visit and more things to know in food and drink news

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

10/6/22 Zizzo toasts opening of new offices in an 1866 building with its own bourbon

OnMilwaukee

9/30/22 Central Standard partners with German brewery for Brewmasters Series

Milwaukee Business Journal

9/22/22 Central Standard to stop production for one day, here’s why:

TMJ4

9/22/22 Central Standard Distillery Taps Hofbräu for a Limited-Run Brandy

TrendHunter

9/21/22 Central Standard Distillery Teams with Hofbräu to Create Limited-Run Brandy

BevNet

9/21/22 Central Standard, Hofbräu München Partner on Beer Brandy

Craft Spirits

9/21/22 Central Standard shuts down production to celebrate Brandy Old Fashioneds

Milwaukee Business Journal

9/20/22 Central Standard Distillery Partners with Hofbräu München to Create Limited-Run Beer Brandy

Brewbound

9/20/22 Central Standard releases beer brandy collab with Hofbrau Munchen

OnMilwaukee

9/8/22 Charlie Berens Guest Bartending for Charity at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Sept. 13

Urban Milwaukee

9/8/22 Charlie Berens to kick off “Cocktails for a Cause” at Central Standard

OnMilwaukee

9/5/22 Brandy Old Fashioned Month kicks off Tuesday at Central Standard

OnMilwaukee

8/31/22 Wisconsin’s getting its very own Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame

Spectrum News 1

8/31/22 Central Standard uncorks Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame

OnMilwaukee

7/14/22 Future 50 winners for 2022 announced

Milwaukee Business News

6/28/22 Central Standard kicks off a new series of limited edition brandies

OnMilwaukee

6/24/22 We tried 8 new food and drink items at Summerfest

Milwaukee Record

6/13/22 Central Standard Distillery Partners with Hinterland to Create a Limited-Run Brandy

Brewbound

6/10/22 Central Standard releases limited-edition brandy finished in Hinterland Grand Cru barrels

Urban Milwaukee

6/10/22 Next up in Central Standard’s Brewmaster series is a collab with Hinterland

OnMilwaukee

6/9/22 Here are 11 rooftop patios to check out this summer in Milwaukee, from The Outsider to Central Standard

Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

5/27/22 From empanadas to deep dish: Summerfest unveils 20+ new foods for the Big Gig

OnMilwaukee

5/3/22 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Officially Kicks Off Milwaukee Rooftop Season with May 12 Sunset Acoustic Set From Local Favorite Joe Wray

Urban Milwaukee

4/26/22 Milwaukee Distillery Launches First RTD, Bottled Craft Cocktails

Forbes

4/13/22 Celebrate 414 Milwaukee Day 2022

Shepherd Express

4/13/22 Central Standard celebrates new pour ready cocktails with 414 VIP Release Party

OnMilwaukee

4/11/22 A new cocktail bar is opening at the Brewers’ American Family Field; golf simulator coming later this summer

Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

4/11/22 Cocktail bar among Milwaukee Brewers’ new fan experiences: Slideshow

Milwaukee Business Journal

4/8/22 Central Standard Hosts April 14 Release Party for New Line of Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Urban Milwaukee

4/8/22 Why Ready-To-Pour Spirits Are A Cocktail Game Changer

Wisconsin Craft News

4/8/22 Why Ready-To-Pour Spirits Are A Cocktail Game Changer

Mashed

4/7/22 Central Standard Distillery Unveils Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Craft Spirits Magazine

4/7/22 RTD Cocktails: Summer Arrives Early with New Margaritas, Spritzes

BEVNET

4/5/22 Central Standard Unveils Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

BEVNET

4/1/22 ‘A prank with a purpose’: Milwaukee distillery creates fake citations to raise money for Ukraine

WDJT 58

3/23/22 Central Standard Craft Distillery to launch pour ready premium cocktails

TMJ4

3/23/22 Why Central Standard Craft Distillery is jumping into the ready-to-pour market

Milwaukee Business Journal

2/15/22 Central Standard Featured At Buttermint Finer Dining

Fox 6 News

2/8/22 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen expands brunch to Saturdays

Urban Milwaukee

2/8/22 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen expands weekend brunch

OnMilwaukee

12/28/21 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen hosts “resolution-free” brunch Jan. 1

OnMilwaukee

12/27/21 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Hosting Resolution-Free Brunch January 1 & 2

Urban Milwaukee

12/1/21 Inside Look: The Historic Venue at Central Standard Craft Distillery

Married In Milwaukee

11/19/21 Central Standard Unveils Cabin Strength, Its First Single-Barrel Distiller’s-Proof Bourbon

Urban Milwaukee

11/9/21 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen will expand dining options

Milwaukee Business Journal

11/4/21 Central Standard’s first Brewmasters collab is a Toppling Goliath brandy

OnMilwaukee

11/3/21 MKE Distillery Partners with Toppling Goliath to Create a Limited-Run Brandy

Brewbound

11/2/21 Central Standard’s New Brandy Has a Barrel-Aged Beer Twist

Milwaukee Mag

10/14/21 Largest city in Wisconsin is more than a detour to Chicago

Cedar Rapids Gazette

09/22/21 Central Standard launches statewide campaign for Brandy Old Fashioned Day

Milwaukee Business Journal

09/22/21 Evers declares Sept. 22 Wisconsin Old Fashioned Day to boost state distillers

OnMilwaukee

09/02/21 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen launches BOGO deal for Milwaukee Rally

OnMilwaukee

08/13/21 Central Standard Is Opening a New Restaurant and Rooftop Patio

Milwaukee Mag

08/12/21 Raise a Glass At Central Standard’s New Crafthouse & Kitchen

Urban Milwaukee

08/12/21 First look at Central Standard Craft Distillery’s new downtown Milwaukee tasting room

Milwaukee Business Journal

08/12/21 Feast your eyes on the gorgeous new Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

OnMilwaukee

08/12/21 Crafthouse & Kitchen grand opening

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

08/11/21 It’s not often that a distillery tour also features a piece of beer history, but Central Standard is changing that

FlipBoard

07/12/21 Central Standard unveils downtown Milwaukee tasting room name

Milwaukee Business Journal

06/28/21 Central Standard Craft Distillery offering spirits as signing bonus for new hires

Milwaukee Business Journal

06/25/21 Looking for a Job? Stop by Central Standard on June 28 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Emintera

06/25/21 Accept a job with Central Standard Distillery? New hires get free bourbon and vodka

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

06/25/21 Central Standard Offers Stiff Signing Bonus

Urban Milwaukee

06/24/21 Looking for a Job? Stop by Central Standard on June 28

Shepherd Express

06/08/21 People On The Move: Katie Shorts Events Sale Manager at Central Standard Craft Distillery

Milwaukee Business Journal

06/16/21 122-year-old Pabst tree gets new home

WISN 12 News

06/07/21 Central Standard’s new bourbon tasting table made from Pabst Mansion’s historic ash tree

CBS 58

06/07/21 Central Standard Distillery Installs Historic Tasting Table

Urban Milwaukee

06/03/21 The Urban Craftsman and Central Standard Distillery partnered to give a historic Milwaukee tree new life

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

06/02/21 Central Standard’s stunning table was made from 122-year-old Pabst Mansion tree

OnMilwaukee

06/01/21 Central Standard Craft Distillery Teams With WI Rapids Rafters To Add An In-Stadium Bar To It’s Lineup This Season & Offer Fans Cocktails For The 1st Time At Witter Field

OnFocus

04/12/21 MKE distillery cheers return of tailgating with ‘L Flag’ bourbon

Fox 6

04/12/21 Central Standard holds bourbon drive-thru sale to celebrate tailgating’s return to AmFam Field

CBS 58

04/11/21 Central Standard Craft Distillery celebrates return of tailgating with commemorative bourbon

WTMJ

04/09/21 Central Standard welcomes back tailgating & Cubs with L Flag bourbon drive-thru

OnMilwaukee

04/09/21 26 Ways to Add Some #MKELove to Your Wedding

Married in Milwaukee

03/12/21 Central Standard Craft Distillery Named Not-So-Official, Official Sponsor of Sunday’s Spring Forward Time Change

03/12/21 Central Standard Craft Distillery set to officially open in Milwaukee this summer

TMJ4 News

03/03/21 Central Standard will open new downtown Milwaukee tasting room July 22

Milwaukee Business Journal

03/03/21 Central Standard sets opening date for downtown distillery

Milwaukee Business Times

03/03/21 Central Standard will open its Downtown distillery and tasting room in July

OnMilwaukee

01/21/21 Central Standard makes boozy Packers-Bucs bet with Tampa Bay brewery

OnMilwaukee

11/27/20 9 boozy holiday gift ideas

OnMilwaukee

11/18/20 Central Standard’s cabernet-aged bourbon is now Red Cabin

OnMilwaukee

10/01/20 Former MillerCoors exec joins Central Standard team

Milwaukee Business Journal

09/10/20 Milwaukee Distillery Delivering Free “Random Acts Of Cocktail Kindness” To Deserving Recipients Throughout Wisconsin

Forbes

09/10/20 Got a friend who needs a boost? Central Standard is delivering end-of-summer joy

OnMilwaukee

04/10/20 Meet 8 Milwaukee small businesses grappling with nearly impossible decisions during pandemic

Milwaukee Business Journal

04/10/20 Local supporting local: Central Standard Craft Distillery, Pat McQuillan and Evan Hughes

Milwaukee Business Journal

03/17/20 Milwaukee Vodka Is Being Transformed Into Disinfectant To Help Most In Need

Forbes

01/09/20 Central Standard Craft Distillery to add tasting room, event hall in historic downtown building

Milwaukee Business Journal

08/22/19 Hard2O still vodka water poised to lay hard seltzer competition flat

OnMilwaukee

08/19/19 Central Standard Craft Distillery releases first hard water beverage

Milwaukee Business Journal

08/18/19 Milwaukee Distillery Creates New Alcohol Category Of Hard Water

Forbes

07/25/19 Let it fly again: Central Standard brings back its special L Flag Bourbon

OnMilwaukee

06/11/19 Central Standard releases bourbon in customizable bottle in time for Father’s Day

Milwaukee Business Journal

04/06/19 A Milwaukee distillery made ‘L Flag Bourbon’ after Game No. 163 — and a ‘snub’ by the Cubs

Chicago Tribune

04/05/19 Central Standard releasing ‘L Flag’ bourbon after Cubs balk at offer

Milwaukee Business Journal

04/04/19 Central Standard Craft Distillery makes ‘L’ flag bourbon

MSN

04/04/19 Central Standard Craft Distillery makes ‘L’ flag bourbon

WISN

04/04/19 Central Standard unfurls a special L Flag Bourbon in (dis)honor of the Cubs

OnMilwaukee

03/27/19 This year, that old-fashioned at Miller Park will be made with a hometown brandy

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

03/06/19 There is an entire cookbook dedicated to Wisconsin cheese. The featured creameries are worth a road trip

Chicago Tribune

03/05/19 Central Standard Distillery conjures up “Phantom of the Opera” cocktails

OnMilwaukee

02/27/19 Actually Cool Things to Do in Milwaukee When Someone Visits

Thrillist

02/21/19 Find some of the best bartenders the Brew City has to offer all in 1 place, but where?

Fox 6 News

02/06/19 Watch bartenders compete ‘Chopped’ style in a cocktail contest (and have a drink yourself)

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

02/04/19 NEWaukee Announces New Website, Annual Partnerships

Urban Milwaukee

01/23/19 Central Standard to host bartending competition next month

BizTimes

01/21/19 Early bird tickets now available for 86’d: Battle of the Bartenders competition

OnMilwaukee

07/26/18 Milwaukee Mocktails: Central Standard Craft Distillery

OnMilwaukee

07/20/18 Central Standard Craft Distillery releasing first re-barreled spirit: bourbon finished in wine barrels

Milwaukee Business Journal

07/20/18 Central Standard to release cabernet-finished bourbon at July 20 bash

OnMilwaukee

07/17/18 Central Standard Craft Distillery to Unveil First-ever Anniversary Release and New Bottle Design at Party July 20 in Walker’s Point

Urban Milwaukee

05/23/18 IndyCar bearing Central Standard Craft Distillery logo racing in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500

Milwaukee Business Journal

05/22/18 Milwaukee’s Central Standard Craft Distillery gets its logo on an Indy 500 race car

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

03/18/18 Central Standard Craft Distillery — Small Company Award

Milwaukee Business Journal

09/15/17 Central Standard Craft Distillery 1st year winner

Milwaukee Business Times

09/07/17 7 Insanely Fun Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Milwaukee

Travelocity

08/18/17 3 Summer Cocktail Recipes Made with Milwaukee Spirits

Milwaukee Magazine

07/30/17 Weekly Sips with Thirsty Passport: Central Standard Distillery

OnMilwaukee

02/09/17 Central Standard Craft Distillery adding second location near Marquette University

Milwaukee – Wisconsin Journal Sentinel

02/09/17 Central Standard Craft Distillery to expand into near west side building

Milwaukee Business Journal

02/08/17 Central Standard Craft Distillery to establish new facility on Clybourn

OnMilwaukee

02/08/17 Central Standard Craft Distillery plans expansion on Milwaukee’s west side

Fox 6 News

11/23/15 Milwaukee’s Brewery & Distillery Tours That Are Worth Your Time

Thrillist

10/24/15 Distiller Central Standard, roaster Anodyne Coffee team up for flavored vodka

Milwaukee Business Journal

08/23/15 NEWaukeean of the Week – Pat McQuillan

Urban Milwaukee

08/04/15 Central Standard Craft Distillery products heading for the Fox Valley

Milwaukee Business Journal

07/06/15 Where Chicago Goes: 48 Hours in Milwaukee

Chicagoings

07/02/15 In The Spirits Of Summer

Milwaukee Magazine

10/28/14 Fox6 News gets a behind-the-scenes look at Central Standard, Milwaukee’s newest distillery

Fox 6 News

07/01/14 Central Standard Craft Distillery now open

Milwaukee Business Journal

06/11/14 Central Standard Craft Distillery bringing spirits to Walker’s Point

Milwaukee – Wisconsin Journal Sentinel