Meet our Judges
Javier Arroyo
Bartender, Atomic Hospitality Group
Richard Beltzer
Beverage Director at Muhājir and BOBO, Chicago
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
Jared Sowinski
Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza
Krys Irizarry
Beverage Director and Award-Winning Bartender and Spirits Expert
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
