Meet our Judges
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
Krys Irizarry
Beverage Director and Award-Winning Bartender and Spirits Expert
Cesar Perez II
Lead Bartender at The Apothecary Lounge
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
