Jamie Fernandes
Bartender at The Devil’s Acre
Bartender at The Devil’s Acre
Meet our Judges
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
James Ives
Bar Director at The Clayton
Emanuel Santiago
Beverage Manager and Cocktail Director at Scratch Restaurants
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
Dontaine Hogan-Jackson
Bar Manager at Marriott International
