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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Krys Irizarry

Beverage Director and Award-Winning Bartender and Spirits Expert

Krys Irizarry is the Beverage Director at Untitled Supper Club in Chicago and an award-winning bartender with extensive expertise across whiskey, spirits, beer and wine. Known within the industry as a “Whiskey Librarian,” Krys is passionate about making whiskey knowledge engaging and accessible to both guests and hospitality professionals.

At Untitled Supper Club, Krys oversees beverage selection, menu development, staff education and the commercial performance of the drinks program. Her approach combines creativity with a strong understanding of quality, pricing, guest preferences and operational practicality.

Featured by publications including Whisky Advocate and the Chicago Tribune, Krys brings active buying experience, deep category knowledge and a working bartender’s perspective to the Bartender Spirits Awards judging panel.

Meet our Judges

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

David Mor

Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela

Charles Steadman

Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages