Meet our Judges
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
John Maraffa
Corporate Beverage Manager at Landry's
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
David Mor
Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
