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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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John Swartz

Assistant General Manager at Tacolicious

Experienced Lead Bartender with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Coaching, and Event Management. Professional with a Licentiate degree focused in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor from Cambridge ESOL.

Meet our Judges

David Mor

Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela

Alexis Ortega

2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza

John Chesney

Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality

Charles Steadman

Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages