Restaurant
Unclaimed profileStellar Jay
Denver, CO · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Stellar Jay runs a beverage book with genuine range: cocktails split into On Tap and Craft, a wine list moving from $14 by-the-glass pours to a $1,533 Roulot, a spirits section with a dedicated mezcal subsection, and a nonalcoholic program built on soft cocktails and de-alcoholized wine. The beer list stays local with Telluride, 4 Noses, Westbound & Down, and Crooked Stave, plus two non-alcoholic options. House-made vermouth and bitters blends show up across the cocktail list, and Dry Land Distillers is named as spirits partner.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Echo Canyon Reserve, an On Tap cocktail with Weller Special Reserve, Hennessy VS, apple brandy, genepy, and bitters, or the Ember in the Aspens, a whiskey cocktail with cinnamon and house bitters smoked in-house. For a lighter pour, the Nightbird Elixir uses house vermouth and amaro blends.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a full beverage book rather than a short list will find something in every section, from a $10 Weller Special Reserve pour to a $60 Clase Azul Reposado. The nonalcoholic options, including soft cocktails and de-alcoholized wine by the bottle, make it work for mixed groups.
- When should I go?
- The On Tap cocktails and by-the-glass wine list make it easy to order a single drink alongside a meal, and the nonalcoholic soft cocktails are priced for a round without alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13 to $40, wine by the glass $14 to $30, beer $10 to $12, soft cocktails $12, and spirits pours $10 to $60. Bottle wine ranges from $55 to $1,533, with de-alcoholized wine at $64 and $75.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage book carries house vermouth and bitters blends, a smoked-in-house whiskey cocktail, a dedicated mezcal subsection, and Dry Land Distillers as spirits partner. The wine list reaches from $55 bottles to a $1,533 Domaine Roulot 1er cru, and the nonalcoholic program includes both soft cocktails and de-alcoholized wine.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list splits On Tap and Craft, with base spirits running from whiskey and mezcal to tequila, rum, and gin. Prices range from $13 for the Nightbird Elixir to $40 for the Diamond Embers.
Menu strengths
- — On Tap and Craft subsections give the list two distinct formats rather than one uniform pour style.
- — House vermouth blend, house bitters blend, and a smoked-in-house whiskey cocktail show made-in-house work.
Standout selections
- — Echo Canyon Reserve: On Tap cocktail with Weller Special Reserve, Hennessy VS, apple brandy, genepy, and bitters.
- — Ember in the Aspens: Craft cocktail with whiskey, cinnamon, and house bitters blend, smoked in-house.
- — Espresso del Diablo: Craft cocktail with cacao-infused reposado tequila, espresso, coffee liqueur, and cinnamon.
Pricing: $13–$40
Wine
Wine by the Glass and Wine by the Bottle sections cover Champagne & Sparkling, Rosé, Bright & Aromatic Whites, Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache/Syrah/Rhône, Worldly Reds, and Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux Reds.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive by-the-glass and bottle sections span sparkling, white, rosé, and red categories.
- — High-end bottles include Domaine Roulot 'Clos des Bouchères' 1er cru at $1,533 and Krug 2011 at $912.
Standout selections
- — Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut: Champagne by the glass, France NV, $30.
- — Adèle Rouzé Sauvignon Blanc: White by the glass, Quincy, Loire Valley, France 2024, $20.
- — Elvio Tintero Nebbiolo: Red by the glass, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy 2023, $16.
Pricing: $14–$30 by the glass; $55–$1,533 by the bottle
Beer
The beer list stays local with Telluride Brewing pilsner, 4 Noses raspberry blonde, Westbound & Down IPA, Crooked Stave El Churro stout, and Crooked Stave amber ale, plus Guinness stout. Two non-alcoholic beers, Untitled Art Italian pilsner and Fremont N/A IPA, round out the section. Prices run $10 to $12.
Menu strengths
- — Local Colorado breweries anchor the list: Telluride Brewing, 4 Noses, Westbound & Down, and Crooked Stave.
- — Two non-alcoholic beers give the section an option for drinkers avoiding alcohol.
Standout selections
- — Westbound & Down IPA: Beer on tap, $12.
- — Crooked Stave El Churro Stout: Beer on tap, $12.
- — 4 Noses Raspberry Blonde: Beer on tap, $10.
Pricing: $10–$12
Nonalcoholic
Soft cocktails include the N/Aperol Spritz, Faux-Levardier, N/A Italian Soda, and Snowbird, all $12 each. The program also covers non-alcoholic beers, de-alcoholized wine by the bottle, sodas, and tea. Soft cocktails use non-alcoholic aperitif and amaro substitutes rather than relying on juice alone.
Menu strengths
- — Four named soft cocktails use non-alcoholic aperitif and amaro substitutes.
- — De-alcoholized wine by the bottle includes Von Schleinitz at $64 and Muri at $75.
Standout selections
- — N/Aperol Spritz: Soft cocktail with orange, bitters, and bubbles, $12.
- — Faux-Levardier: Soft cocktail with oak, orange, and amaro, $12.
- — Muri Yamile Sparkling Rosé: De-alcoholized wine by the bottle, $75.
Pricing: $12 soft cocktails; $64–$75 de-alcoholized wine by the bottle
Spirits
The spirits section covers Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Mezcal, Rum & Rhum, American Whiskey, Irish & Scotch, Japanese, Cognac & Brandy, and Liqueurs & Cordials. A dedicated mezcal subsection lists Rosaluna, Cruz de Fuego Espadin, Del Maguey Chicicapa, and 5 Sentidos Jabalí Tobalá. Dry Land Distillers is named as spirits partner.
Menu strengths
- — Ten spirits categories span vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum, whiskey, Scotch, Japanese whisky, cognac, and liqueurs.
- — Dry Land Distillers is named as spirits partner, and a dedicated mezcal subsection lists four named expressions.
Standout selections
- — Weller Special Reserve: Bourbon in the American Whiskey section, $10.
- — Fortaleza Blanco: Tequila in the Tequila section, $18.
- — Yamazaki 12yr Single Malt: Japanese whisky in the Japanese section, $48.
Pricing: $10–$60
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