Award-Winning Central Standard Craft Distillery Launches Premium Premade Brandy Old Fashioned Across Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (July 24, 2025) — Central Standard Craft Distillery has announced the release and expansion of its acclaimed Brandy Old Fashioned as a premade cocktail. The development comes after widespread success of Central Standard’s Pour-Ready Line, as well as the success of its canned Old Fashioned. Now, this ready-to-pour offering will bring the genuine taste of Wisconsin’s most iconic cocktail straight to any home bar or establishment, beginning July 24.

"We've spent years perfecting the Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned, built around our North Brandy, and it's been a smash hit with our fans," said Pat McQuillan, co-founder of Central Standard Craft Distillery. "We’re also responding to what consumers and retailers are telling us they need: convenience and portability. We want to continue delivering bartender-quality cocktails without the fuss – no shaking, no garnishing, just pure enjoyment and company, which is what 'Crafted to Gather' is all about."

The heart of this ready-to-serve cocktail is Central Standard’s renowned North WI Brandy. Proudly distilled and aged over two years in fire-kissed oak barrels, then finished in bourbon barrels, it achieves a sweet and unrivaled smoothness that defines a true Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Each bottle offers the convenience of a perfect pour over ice, ready for your preferred mixer and garnish.

"We believe in making exceptional spirits with locally sourced products and genuine passion," added McQuillan. "Our Brandy Old Fashioned is ready to pour and embodies this: an award-winning spirit, blended with real organic juices and bitters, offering a fresh, familiar flavor that's sure to please any sized crowd."

The Central Standard Brandy Old Fashioned features 27.5% ABV (55 proof) and will be supplied in 1.75L bottles to start, conveniently packaged in six-bottle cases for distribution. This format is designed for effortless entertaining and personal enjoyment, ensuring consumers can easily access their favorite classic.

The latest version of the Central Standard Brandy Old Fashioned will be widely available at liquor retailers and select establishments throughout Wisconsin. For more details on Central Standard products and to locate a nearby retailer, please consult their product locator. 

About Central Standard Craft Distillery 

Central Standard Craft Distillery, a small-batch, craft distillery in Milwaukee and the fastest-growing top-10 Wisconsin-based distiller, handcrafts award-winning bourbon, whiskey, vodka and gin from locally sourced ingredients, including cherries grown in Door County and honey harvested in Germantown. Founded in 2014, Central Standard has won 40 medals for its spirits across multiple craft distilling categories. As part of their commitment to sustainability, Central Standard is certified by the USDA-recognized Grown Climate Smart program, which ensures grains are grown using environmentally responsible practices. Learn more at thecentralstandard.com, or by following them on instagram.com/thecentralstandard/ or facebook.com/thecentralstandard.

*You must be 21 or older and a fan of great craft cocktails to enjoy our spirits. Please drink responsibly.