Meet our Judges
Fatima Butler
Founder at Rooted in Hospitality, Chicago
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Guillermo Bravo
Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago
Timothy King
President, Bar Consultant at Prohibition Bar Group, Cincinnati
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio