Meet our Judges
John Aranza
Illinois Area Manager at Riboli Family Wines
Samuel Pellegrino
Bartender at Old Crow Smokehouse
Trudy Thomas
Corporate Director of Beverage at Southworth Development, Spirits Educator and Mixologist, Nashville
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Emlyn Thomas
Director of Operations | Partner at Renovatio Restaurants
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago