Meet our Judges
Ari Klafter
Head Distiller at Thornton Distilling Company
Emlyn Thomas
Director of Operations | Partner at Renovatio Restaurants
Jennifer Knott
Director of Operations for Levy at Forte at Symphony Center | Levy Cultural Attractions
Kelly Kuhn
Key Account Specialist at Winebow Illinois
Peter Vestinos
Partner and Beverage Director at Sparrow Chicago
Lily Wang
Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago
Kapri Robinson
US Bartender of the year 2024, Netflix Drinks Master's and Bartender of The Year 2023 at Liquor.com
