Meet our Judges
Sam Garcia
Bartender and Runs Beverage Program at Carnvial, Chicago
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago
Guillermo Bravo
Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Valerie Cao
Director of Operations & Beverage Director, Le Colonial, Chicago
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago