Jason Lane
Spirits Advisor
I’m a sommelier that fell in love with making cocktails. I’ve traveled the world to learn about spirits - most recently Scotland. My mentor Peter Vestinos taught me everything I know.
Meet our Judges
Monique Huston
Vice President Spirits Portfolio at Winebow, USA
Ari Klafter
Head Distiller at Thornton Distilling Company
Jeff Schwartz
Whiskeyfellow
Carlos Enrique Cuarta
Bartender and Mixologist at High Proof Chicago and Spirits Educator
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago
Eric Hausser
Bar Manager -atBeatnik on the River/Goodfunk on the River
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
