Restaurant
Unclaimed profileScotchtown Craft
Middletown, NY
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-09 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Scotchtown Craft pairs a cocktail list created by @maidencocktails with a wide craft beer selection and approachable wines by the glass. Cocktails run $10-$16, with creative weekly specials from mixologist Miriam earning regular praise. The draft list spans local and regional brewers, and the Beer Pressure pairs lager with whiskey.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Local Legend, a mezcal joven and Aperol mix with De Santos herbal liqueur and lime. Regulars also seek out Miriam's weekly specials, such as the Blue Dreams. For something lower-proof, the Garden Gimlet brings gin, ginger liqueur, and cucumber-basil syrup.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for creative originals and weekly specials will find a lot to like. Beer drinkers have a wide draft and bottle selection, including hazy IPAs and local craft options. Wine drinkers can keep it simple with a modest by-the-glass list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10-$16, with most originals at $15-$16. Wines by the glass are $11-$12. Draft beer is available, with a 16-ounce Narragansett Lager at $5. The Beer Pressure combo is $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list, crafted by @maidencocktails, leans on original recipes featuring amaro, mezcal, and house syrups. Mixologist Miriam's weekly specials have a dedicated following, and the program balances that creativity with a deep craft beer list and affordable wines.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
The cocktail list, created by @maidencocktails, mixes classics with originals like the mezcal-based Local Legend and the gin-forward Garden Gimlet. Weekly specials from mixologist Miriam earn regular praise, and the program is priced from $10 to $16.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail list created by @maidencocktails, indicating a dedicated craft approach.
- — A range of originals and classics priced at $10-$16, offering accessible creativity.
- — Guest accounts praise the creative weekly specials, especially those by mixologist Miriam.
Standout selections
- — Local Legend: mezcal joven, Aperol, De Santos herbal liqueur, lime ($16).
- — Garden Gimlet: gin, ginger liqueur, lime, cucumber-basil syrup ($16).
- — Blue Dreams: a weekly special by Miriam that one guest loved despite being outside their usual preference.
Pricing: $10-$16
Wine
Wines by the glass are straightforward and affordable, with a red, white, rosé, and sparkling option. The list includes familiar producers like Joel Gott and Stemmari, all priced between $11 and $12.
Menu strengths
- — A by-the-glass list covering red, white, rosé, and sparkling.
- — Priced consistently at $11-$12, making it an easy complement to the bar program.
Standout selections
- — Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon ($12).; 13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc ($12).
Pricing: $11-$12 per glass
Beer
A wide selection of craft beers on tap and in bottles/cans, with a draft menu featuring local and regional breweries. The list includes hazy IPAs, a coffee stout, and a sour IPA, and customers specifically praise the draft IPAs.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of craft beers on tap and in bottles/cans.
- — Draft menu includes varied styles from breweries like Obercreek, Equilibrium, and Hudson Valley.
Standout selections
- — Faint Satellite: New England pale ale from Obercreek Brewing Company.
- — Roast Circuit: imperial coffee stout from Equilibrium Brewery.
- — Peach Silhouette: sour IPA from Hudson Valley Brewery.
Pricing: $5 for 16oz draft Narragansett; others not listed
Spirits
The Beer Pressure offers a straightforward whiskey and lager pairing.; Beer Pressure: Narragansett lager with a shot of whiskey ($10).
Menu strengths
- — The Beer Pressure offers a straightforward whiskey and lager pairing.
Standout selections
- — Beer Pressure: Narragansett lager with a shot of whiskey ($10).
Pricing: $10 for Beer Pressure
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Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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