Meet our Judges
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Peter Vestinos
Partner and Beverage Director at Sparrow Chicago and Spirit Specialist at The Winebow Group
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Anna Thorn
Director of Bar & Spirits at Hogsalt, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Kiki Avalos
2024 US Tastemaker of the Year at the USBG and Bar Manager at Red Feather Kitchen, Cincinnati, Ohio