Meet our Judges
Dan Smith
Managing Partner at Queen Mary, Chicago
Mike Ryan
Founder & Principal, Noetica Group
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Joe Briglio
Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago
Marko Milunovic
Mixologist and Lead Bartender at Windcreek Casino Chicago Southland
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Kiki Avalos
2024 World Class US Top 30
