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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Benjamin Pavlichek

Brand Ambassador at DestilerĂ­a La Caravedo S.R.L.

Ben Pavlichek is a renowned mixologist and dedicated service industry professional with nearly a decade of experience in San Francisco and Chicago. He has spent his career seeking out leaders in the industry, learning form them, and doing his best to follow in their footsteps. From these masters he learned the trade of bartending and the art of hospitality, and now does his best to share that knowledge and passion to encourage a dialogue and facilitate positive change in the industry.

Meet our Judges

Derek Brown

Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator

Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza

Charles Steadman

Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages

Alexis Ortega

2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation