Jason Deatherage

Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel

10 years of bartending experience with the past 5 years as the lead bartender. Been creating and executing an elevated cocktail menu for 7 years. Utilizing advanced methods such as infusions, clarifications, kegging, fat washing.

Meet our Judges

Chris Barna

Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston

Toshio Ueno DipWSET

Vice President, Sake School of America, Director of Sake Specialist at MTC, El Monte

Victoria Taylor

Bartender, Chicago

Abraham Vucekovich

Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality

Makenzie Helem

Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago

Jared Givens

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

Anna Thorn

Bar Manager at BOKA, Chicago

Emiliano Vazquez Parrales

Head Bartender and Beverage Program Director at Moody Tongue Brewing Company

Bartender Spirits Awards