Meet our Judges
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Renato M. Tonelli
2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender
Jonathan Pizano
Beverage Manager at The Hoxton, Chicago
Katie Renshaw
2019 US World Class Bartender of the Year
Trudy Thomas
Corporate Director of Beverage at Southworth Development, Spirits Educator and Mixologist, Nashville
Victoria Taylor
Bartender, Chicago