Meet our Judges
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality
Chris Barna
Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston
Jason Deatherage
Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Timothy King
President, Bar Consultant at Prohibition Bar Group, Cincinnati
Toshio Ueno DipWSET
Vice President, Sake School of America, Director of Sake Specialist at MTC, El Monte
Reena Patel
Senior Brand Ambassador - Area Manager, Caledonia Spirits, Inc.