Meet our Judges
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Kapri Robinson
US Bartender of the year 2024, Netflix Drinks Master's and Bartender of The Year 2023 at Liquor.com
Kiki Avalos
2024 US Tastemaker of the Year at the USBG and Bar Manager at Red Feather Kitchen, Cincinnati, Ohio
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago