Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery

320 E Clybourn St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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320 E Clybourn St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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About

Founded in 2014 by Pat and Evan, Central Standard Craft Distillery is a Wisconsin-based craft distillery dedicated to making better spirits with locally sourced ingredients by passionate local professionals. The distillery, which recently moved to a new location at the historic Harley-Davidson campus starting in 2026, produces award-winning spirits that bring people together through conversation, laughs, and memories.

Spirits

Bourbon Cream Liqueurs

Distilled from small-batch Dockside Bourbon Whiskey with seasonal flavors of Door County cherries and locally harvested apples, blended with 100% Wisconsin dairy cream.

Brandy Old Fashioned

Made with award-winning North Brandy, this Wisconsin classic cocktail in a bottle requires only ice and your favorite mixer, with one-third the sugar of leading bottled old fashioneds.

Brewmaster Series

A collaboration with Hofbräu München featuring roasted caramel malt flavor and subtle beer sweetness from their winter ‘Delicator’ release, creating a bold, rich flavor reminiscent of a cozy Bavarian night.

Cabin Strength Bourbon

Aged between 4-6 years in new American White Oak barrels with a second barreling for an additional year, creating a uniquely rich and smooth bourbon experience.

Dockside Bourbon Whiskey

A small-batch bourbon whiskey built on an 1800s recipe of corn, rye and barley with pot distillation, aged less than two years in new American white oak charred barrels for a flavor full of color, caramel, and rye spice.

Door County Cherry Vodka

A 100% handcrafted, award-winning vodka infused with locally sourced honey and cherries from Door County, Wisconsin, offering a sweet and ready-to-pour spirit.

Founder's Reserve Bourbon

A single barrel, double oaked bourbon that represents 10 years of craftsmanship and excellence, created to celebrate long-term relationships.

Guided Trail Gin

A citrus-forward, hand-crafted gin made with lime, lemon, and orange peels alongside traditional juniper, coriander, lavender, and rosemary, offering a refreshingly adventurous spirit.

L Flag Bourbon

An exceptionally smooth bourbon dedicated to those who overcome adversity, named after the Chicago L train flag that flies when the road team prevails.

North Wisconsin Brandy

Aged 2+ years in fire-kissed oak barrels then finished in bourbon barrels, this brandy achieves a sweet and unrivaled smoothness perfect for Old Fashioneds or sipping straight.

North Wisconsin Chocolate Brandy

The first in the limited edition Flannel Series, this flavored variant of the award-winning North Brandy brings Midwest-inspired chocolate flavors to complement the standard Wisconsin favorite.

Red Cabin Bourbon

Double-barrel finished in Cabernet wine casks, this gold medal-winning bourbon (2019 LA Spirits competition) highlights notes of oak and caramel with a smooth, amber pour.

Riverbend Rye Whiskey

A small-batch rye whiskey with a confident 95% rye and 5% corn grain bill that creates complex yet approachable flavors with sweet caramels, peppery spices, and a crisp finish for the ages.

Standard Issue Vodka

Distilled from 100% grain using a meticulous low reflux distillation process that brings out artisan craft flavor and quality, resulting in a smooth and drinkable vodka built on hard work and attention to detail.