Meet our Judges
James Ives
Bar Director at The Clayton
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Cesar Perez II
Lead Bartender at The Apothecary Lounge
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
