Restaurant
Unclaimed profileStone Turtle | Whiskey Bar & Restaurant
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Stone Turtle is a whiskey-forward bar in St. Louis with an extensive spirits list, a cocktail menu spanning classics and originals, and a local-heavy draft beer selection. Non-alcoholic drinkers get real attention with zero-proof spirits and NA beers. The program is broad and ambitious, with limited releases available by the ounce and house barrels for sale.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Old Fashioned, finished with apple wood smoke, or the Barrel Aged Manhattan. For whiskey enthusiasts, limited releases like Angel's Envy Cask Strength or Found North Helldiver come in 1 oz samples. NA drinkers should try the NA Bee's Knees.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey collectors and curious drinkers will appreciate the rare pours and barrel program. Cocktail fans will find both familiar classics and creative originals. The extensive non-alcoholic menu makes it a welcoming stop for designated drivers and abstainers.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are prime time for the bar's full program; the classic old-fashioned happy hour offers a straightforward entry point to the cocktail list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $10 to $14. Wines by the glass start at $10; bottles run $36 to $155. Draft beers go for $5.50 to $8.50. Limited whiskey pours range from $11 to $48 for 1 oz and up to $85 for 2 oz.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey program stands out with limited releases served in 1 oz and 2 oz pours, plus Stone Turtle's own barrel selections available for purchase. The cocktail list balances classics with originals like the Ginger Derby and The Fencer, and the non-alcoholic section is unusually deep.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A robust list of 11 specialty and 16 classic cocktails, including a Smoked Old Fashioned and a Barrel Aged Manhattan. Non-alcoholic versions of several drinks are available. The program emphasizes handcrafted drinks with small-batch spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with both specialty and classic options.
- — Includes non-alcoholic cocktail options.; Bar highlights small-batch and lesser-known distillers.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Old Fashioned – Old Forester 86 Bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange twist smoked with apple wood – $13
- — Barrel Aged Manhattan – Stone Turtle SiB Yellowstone Bourbon, Bordiga vermouth, Angostura bitters – $14
- — Ginger Derby – Old Forester 86 Bourbon, ginger liqueur, grapefruit, honey syrup – $12
Pricing: Specialty cocktails range from $11.5 to $14; classics from $10 to $10.5.
Wine
A compact but diverse wine list covering sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with regions from Italy, France, Germany, and Argentina. Includes a non-alcoholic sparkling rosé. Bottle selection features Champagne Brut at $95.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine list with options from multiple regions.
- — Wine selection is highlighted as part of the bar's offerings.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco – Indigenous, IT NV – $11 / $42
- — Sauvignon Blanc – TYDY, Loire, France 2024 – $12 / $44
- — Champagne Brut – Billecart-Salmon, Champagne, FR NV – $95
Pricing: Wines by the glass range from $10 to $12; bottles from $36 to $155.
Beer
A draft list heavy on local St. Louis breweries like Heavy Riff, Perennial, and Modern Brewing, plus regional and national picks. Bottle/can selection includes ciders, seltzers, and NA beers. Pricing is reasonable.
Menu strengths
- — Large draft list with many local St. Louis breweries.
- — Beer selection is part of the bar's curated offerings.
Standout selections
- — Heavy Riff – Velvet Underbrown – American Brown Ale – $8
- — Perennial – Southside Blonde – Blonde Ale – $8.5
- — Modern Brewing – Disco Punch (11 oz) – Sour Ale – $7.5
Pricing: Draft beers range from $5.5 to $8.5; bottles and cans from $5 to $7.
Nonalcoholic
A generous non-alcoholic program with NA beers, zero-proof cocktails, CBD seltzer, and local sodas. Cocktails use Bare Zero Proof spirits for versions of Bee's Knees and Margarita. This is a standout for a whiskey bar.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of non-alcoholic options including beers, cocktails, and sodas.
- — Includes zero-proof spirits in cocktails.; Local sodas with real cane sugar.
Standout selections
- — NA Bee's Knees – Bare Zero Proof Gin, lemon, honey, lavender bitters
- — NA Margarita – Bare Zero Proof Tequila, fresh lime, agave
- — Yuzu CBD Seltzer – Well Being, St. Louis, MO – $9
Pricing: Yuzu CBD Seltzer is $9; Excel Sodas are $3.50 each; most NA beers and cocktails lack listed prices.
Spirits
An extensive whiskey program with bourbon, rye, Scotch, and international selections. Limited releases are offered in 1 oz samples or 2 oz pours, and Stone Turtle barrels are available for purchase. The focus on small-batch distillers is a clear strength.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive whiskey selection with many rare and limited releases.
- — Offers Stone Turtle barrel selections for purchase.; Bar highlights small-batch and lesser-known distillers.
Standout selections
- — Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2026 15th Edition – 117.8 Proof – $26 / $46
- — Found North Helldiver – 119 Proof – $27 / $48
- — High West Midwinter Night's Dram Act 12 – 98.6 Proof
Pricing: Limited release pours range from $11 to $48 for 1 oz and $18 to $85 for 2 oz; Stone Turtle barrel pours $16-$18.
How it sits with the food
The bar's gastropub menu likely pairs well with the bourbon-forward cocktails and local draft beers, though specific pairings are not detailed in the provided evidence.
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