We’ve never been more excited. We’re finally disclosing the talents on the judging panel for the 2023 Edition of Bartender Spirits Awards! We’re excited to share with you all that Kate Gerwin (@alchemistkate) from the latest Netflix show #DrinkMasters joins the Bartender Spirits Awards judging panel.

The first female to win a world bartending championship, inducted into the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Dames Hall of Fame 2015, honoured as one of the world’s most influential persons in the Bar World 2019, Owner of Happy Accident Bar, Bar Rescue TV Show and the list can go on :)

You have to follow her on socials! Because she is always busy doing the coolest bartending tricks around and not to forget her enigmatic, bold feminine energy. Go and follow her now on IG.

The aim of the 2023 Bartender Spirits Awards competition is to provide independent and honest reviews for brands targeting the bar trade in North America.

The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the bar industry, with extensive expertise in the on-premise industry. The result will be a relevant and practical source of reference for bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, and other industry professionals when making purchasing decisions for their establishments.

See the full list of judges here.

The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the U.S. bar industry, with extensive expertise in the on-premise industry. The result will be a relevant and practical source of reference for bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, and other industry professionals when making purchasing decisions for their establishments.

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Inviting the best-qualified bartenders to make the decisions is what sets this prize apart. “We really wanted a way to recognize those spirits that would be a great addition to any bar and that are completely on-trend in terms of packaging and price,” says Sid Patel, Founder, and CEO of organizers Beverage Trade Network. “Whether bartenders are looking to plug a very specific gap in their existing spirits inventory, or construct an entirely new cocktail menu from scratch, what better advice could they get than from fellow bartenders?”

Learn more: How to enter | Judging Process  | Judges | Benefits