Meet our Judges
Emanuel Santiago
Beverage Manager and Cocktail Director at Scratch Restaurants
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
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
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
Sarah Jane (Monroe) Curran
Director of Food and Beverage For US and Canada, Marriott International
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Food and Beverage Manager at Mariela, Chicago
