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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Chris Ruys

Bar Lead - Zuzu & Bitter Bar

A true professional at fine dining food and beverage service. Thrives under pressure. Great with people. A shining example of hospitality.

As a talented bartender of fine spirits, Chris aims to bring his A-list hospitality experience to the fold and make waves that will benefit the industry for years to come.

Meet our Judges

Mike Ryan

Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago

Timothy King

President, Bar Consultant at Prohibition Bar Group, Cincinnati

Makenzie Helem

Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago

Martin Duffy

Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio