Meet our Judges
Eric Hausser
Eric Hausser – Bartender Spirits Awards Judge
Laura Silverman
Non-Alc Beverage Advisor & Community Connector | The Nexus of Non-Alc at Zero Proof Nation
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
Derek Brown
Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Emanuel Santiago
Beverage Manager and Cocktail Director at Scratch Restaurants
