Meet our Judges
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Sam Garcia
Bartender and Runs Beverage Program at Carnvial, Chicago
Damian Langarica
TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Jason Deatherage
Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel
Charles Joly
World Class Global Bartending Winner and Official mixologist of the Emmy's and Oscars
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago