Meet our Judges
Dan Smith
Managing Partner at Queen Mary, Chicago
Lily Wang
Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
