Elliott Ernst
Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, Rockford
The U.S. Bartenders' Guild recently named Ernst one of the country's Top 100 World Class bartenders.
Meet our Judges
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Lance Bowman
2024 World Class US Top 30
Julieta Campos
Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Michael Lindgren
Career Beverage Professional, MSP Area
Joe Briglio
Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago
