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Bartender Spirits Awards

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Sam Garcia

Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago

A native of Chicago, Sam Garcia initially pursued a career in academia that would foster his passion for film and comedic writing before finding his home behind the stick. He has held the helm behind the bar for the last decade including Directing the Beverage Program at Carnivale in Fulton Market. He continues to share his love and knowledge of all things beverage. On his down time he continues to work on his writing when he isn't hanging out with his lady and their two amazing doggos. He is now the Beverage manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago.

Meet our Judges

Jared Givens

Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas

Kapri Robinson

US Bartender of the year 2024, Netflix Drinks Master's and Bartender of The Year 2023 at Liquor.com

Martin Duffy

Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio

Kiki Avalos

2024 US Tastemaker of the Year at the USBG and Bar Manager at Red Feather Kitchen, Cincinnati, Ohio

Mike Ryan

Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago