Meet our Judges
Raj Sabharwal
Founding Partner at Glass Revolution Imports
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Jason Deatherage
Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Guillermo Bravo
Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago