Meet our Judges
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Food and Beverage Manager at Mariela, Chicago
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
John Maraffa
Corporate Beverage Manager at Landry's
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
James Ives
Bar Director at The Clayton
David Mor
Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela
