Meet our Judges
Ariel Neal
Vice President United States Bartenders Guild- Chicago Chapter, Chicago
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Jonathan Pizano
Beverage Manager at The Hoxton, Chicago
Guillermo Bravo
Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Head Bartender and Beverage Program Director at Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago