About

Central Standard Craft Distillery produces award-winning small-batch craft spirits in downtown Milwaukee, including North Brandy, Pour Ready Cocktails, RTD cans, and limited series like Flannel and Brewmasters collaborations with Midwest brewers. They emphasize handmade processes avoiding mass production for superior quality. The distillery pairs production with the Crafthouse & Kitchen offering cocktails, food, events, and tastings.

North Brandy Pour Ready Cocktails Flannel Series Brewmasters Series
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Photos
Crafthouse & Kitchen main image Distillery interior Bar top Cocktail classes Spirits display RTD cans North Brandy Chocolate Pour Ready cocktails family
What They Make
North Brandy
Award-winning Wisconsin favorite, standard and flavored in Flannel Series
Pour Ready Cocktails
Award-winning spirits mixed with organic juices and botanicals; pour over ice
Old Fashioned RTD
Ready to drink cans partnering with Leinenkugel's
Cherry Vodka Lemonade RTD
Ready to drink cans partnering with Leinenkugel's
Brewmasters Series
Limited releases collaborating with Midwest brewmasters, e.g. with Hofbrau
Upcoming Events
3rd Annual Kentucky Bourbon Party
Saturday, May 2nd
Event details
Central Standard Tavern At MKE
Now Open
Now boarding at MKE
2026 Expansion
2026
To Harley-Davidson’s Historic Headquarters with full distillery production, tasting room, tours, private events
Cocktail Classes & Tastings
Kickoff in May
All new classes and tastings
Latest News

2026 Expansion to Harley-Davidson’s Historic Headquarters; Central Standard Tavern At MKE Now Open; 3rd Annual Kentucky Bourbon Party on May 2nd; New Cocktail Classes kicking off in May; Job openings; Holiday events like NYE Steakhouse Pop Up.