Meet our Judges
Anna Thorn
Director of Bar & Spirits at Hogsalt, Chicago
Peter Vestinos
Partner and Beverage Director at Sparrow Chicago and Spirit Specialist at The Winebow Group
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Michael Lindgren
Career Beverage Professional, MSP Area
Kiki Avalos
2024 US Tastemaker of the Year at the USBG and Bar Manager at Red Feather Kitchen, Cincinnati, Ohio
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Raj Sabharwal
Founding Partner at Glass Revolution Imports