Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileScotty Doesn't Know Speakeasy
Charleston, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Scotty Doesn't Know Speakeasy runs a serious beverage program with a cocktail menu split into Champagne Cocktails, Speakeasy Cocktails, Bartenders Favorites, Spirit Free, and Designer Shooters. Signature pours like the Tiramisu Martini and Black Manhattan sit alongside a wine list that climbs to a $700 reserve bottle. The spirit-free section is equally thoughtful, making this a bar that covers all bases without losing focus.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Paper Crane, a Toki Japanese Whiskey cocktail with Bengal tea-infused Aperol, amaro, and yuzu. For wine, the Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label is available by the glass or bottle. If you're skipping alcohol, the Flower Power combines tea, cinnamon agave, and lime with a festive rim.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for a range of styles, from espresso martinis to Japanese whiskey creations, will find plenty. Wine lovers, especially Champagne fans, can explore a reserve list that includes Dom Pérignon and Krug Grand Cuvée. The dedicated spirit-free menu also welcomes those who prefer not to drink.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16 to $20, spirit-free drinks $12 to $14, and designer shooters $8 to $10. Wines by the glass start at $16, with bottles from $64 to $700 for reserve Champagnes.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The dual emphasis on cocktails and wine is uncommon, with a menu that features both a speakeasy-style cocktail list and a reserve bottle list including high-end Champagnes. The separate Spirit Free section shows equal care for non-alcoholic options, a thoughtful touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails are organized into five sections, from Champagne Cocktails to Designer Shooters, with creative signatures like the Tiramisu Martini and Paper Crane. Priced $16 to $20, they offer a broad range of styles and flavors.
Menu strengths
- — Menu is divided into clear sections, making it easy to navigate from classics to bartender favorites.
- — Signature cocktails show diverse influences, such as Japanese whiskey with tea-infused Aperol and amaro in the Paper Crane.
- — Customers have described several specific cocktails as high quality and tasty, including the Tiramisu Martini and Black Manhattan.
Standout selections
- — Tiramisu Martini: Belvedere Dirty Brew & Vanilla Vodka, espresso, heavy cream, fresh grated chocolate.
- — Paper Crane: Toki Japanese Whiskey, Bengal tea-infused Aperol, See The Elephant Amaro, yuzu.
- — Black Manhattan: Bulleit Rye, Montenegro, black walnut bitters, brandy cherry.
- — Mezcal Old Fashioned: Espresso bean-infused mezcal, Don Julio Reposado, spiced agave syrup.
Pricing: $16-$20; spirit-free $12-$14; shooters $8-$10
Wine
The wine list spans from bubbles to skin-contact and natural wines, with a reserve bottle list of high-end Champagnes. By-the-glass options include Veuve Clicquot and Penfolds Chardonnay, while bottles reach $700.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list organized by style, including Bubbles, White, Rosé, Red, and Funky Stuff.
- — Reserve bottle list features top-tier Champagnes such as Dom Pérignon and Krug Grand Cuvée.
- — Wine club sign-up is available for those who want to explore further.
Standout selections
- — Louis Perdrier Brut Sparkling: $16 glass / $64 bottle.
- — Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label: $40 glass / $150 bottle.
- — Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage 2010: $300 bottle.; Krug Grand Cuvée, 168th Edition: $550 bottle.
Pricing: $16-$40/glass; $64-$700/bottle
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Spirit Free section offers three crafted mocktails—Flower Power, Movin & Groovin, and New Year New Me—priced $12 to $14. The options show attention to flavor and presentation, like cinnamon-salt rims and housemade ginger honey syrup.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated section with non-alcoholic cocktails that are clearly not afterthoughts.
- — Variety of choices, including tea-based, citrus-forward, and sparkling wine alternatives.
Standout selections
- — Flower Power: Bengal & hibiscus tea, cinnamon agave, lime, festive rim.
- — Movin & Groovin: Chamomile, citrus, housemade ginger honey syrup, fizz.
- — New Year New Me: VS Zero non-alcoholic sparkling wine, raspberry, lemon.
Pricing: $12-$14; water $5
Spirits
Spirits are represented by a Designer Shooters section featuring Liquor 43 and Patron XO, used in playful shots like Mini Beer and Baby Guinness. While limited, they add a fun, approachable element to the program.
Menu strengths
- — Premium liqueurs and spirits are used in shooters, adding a playful twist.
Standout selections
- — Liquor 43 in a Mini Beer shooter with heavy cream.
- — Patron XO in a Baby Guinness shooter with Baileys.
Pricing: $8-$10 for shooters
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