Central Standard Craft Distillery & Crafthouse

Milwaukee-based Central Standard Craft Distillery is embarking on a groundbreaking partnership with The DeLong Co., Inc.'s Grown Climate Smart brand, aligning two Wisconsin-based companies in a shared commitment to sustainability. The collaboration seeks to enhance Central Standard's distillation process, emphasizing the use of locally sourced grains grown with sustainable and responsible agricultural practices.

Central Standard's co-founder, Pat McQuillan, expresses enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing their dedication to sustainable business practices. The distillery's spirits are known for being crafted with locally sourced crops, grains, and ingredients, and this collaboration with Grown Climate Smart aims to elevate those processes with a focus on positive climate initiatives.

The Grown Climate Smart initiative, spearheaded by The DeLong Co., Inc., promotes sustainable farming practices, including cover crops, reduced or no till, nutrient management plans, and windbreak establishment. Consumers are encouraged to support this initiative by looking for the Grown Climate Smart seal, which will now be featured on Central Standard products. This seal signifies products produced with sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting carbon sequestration.

Central Standard's commitment to sustainability is further reinforced by marking their products with the Grown Climate Smart Seal. This seal will adorn a variety of spirits, including bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, and Pour Ready Cocktails, showcasing the distillery's dedication to producing high-quality, sustainably sourced products.

As consumer preferences increasingly favor sustainably produced goods, this partnership reflects a growing trend in the industry. The USDA's provision of $3 billion in climate-smart grants in 2023 aligns with consumer demand for products that prioritize environmental responsibility. Both Central Standard and Grown Climate Smart encourage individuals to support sustainably-produced companies and products, marking a positive step towards a more eco-conscious future in the spirits industry.