Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery

On the Grid : Central Standard

"Not that we needed another reason to visit South Congress Hotel, Central Standard tops the list of classic American bar and grills in Austin. The raw bar features oysters, lobster, crudos, other shellfish, and seafood towers. While the seafood tower was the showstopper of the night with raw oysters, clams, and maine lobster, I absolutely died over the uni butter toast." - A Taste of Koko

Candy Cane Malört Triggers a Chicago Social Media Feud | Eater Chicago

"After purchasing the Jeppson’s Malört brand two years after Nisei’s candy-cane infusion, CH Distillery began releasing high-priced, limited-edition Malört bottles since October—pumpkin spice (with hints of cranberry, turkey bouillon, and sage), candy cane, and others—marketing them with a charity component and saying the effort raised $45,000 for groups like Vision for Children at Risk and Lemons of Love; I observed that the releases prompted backlash accusing the company of inflating prices (bottles sold for $150) and failing to credit bars such as Nisei, and founder Tremaine Atkinson defended a broad apology by noting many bars contributed to the infusion culture while CH has also expanded distribution to places like Milwaukee and Washington, D.C., with shipping to select states." - Ashok Selvam

Downtown distillery bar with a strong cocktail program and The Aviary rooftop for skyline sips. Covered by OnMilwaukee and Visit Milwaukee; expect tours, seasonal menus, and live-jazz nights al fresco.

A homegrown distillery’s crown jewel, The Aviary pairs downtown views with cocktails built on Central Standard spirits. Covered often by local food press and hosting regular rooftop programming, it’s a lively snapshot of Milwaukee’s current craft culture.

Downtown distillery home with a rooftop bar, seasonal events, and cocktails rooted in Wisconsin flavors. Follow their 2025 rooftop jazz nights and new releases. Covered by local food writers as a catalyst in the city’s craft spirits scene.