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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Matt Grippo

General Manager at Blackbird Bar San Francisco, California

Has been managing and tending bar at Blackbird Bar in San Francisco for 10 years. East Coast transplant. Traveler and purveyor of all things food and beverage. Most recently focused on using his experience from both sides of the bar with the consulting company he created with his partner Shirley Brooks, Bottom of the Barrel. On a quest to take the pretension out of cocktail culture one drink at a time.

Meet our Judges

Reena Patel

Senior Brand Ambassador - Area Manager, Caledonia Spirits, Inc.

Kapri Robinson

US Bartender of the year 2024, Netflix Drinks Master's and Bartender of The Year 2023 at Liquor.com

Jennifer Knott

Director of Operations for Levy at Forte at Symphony Center | Levy Cultural Attractions