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
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Tural Hasanov
Beverage Director at EDITION
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Julia Momose 百瀬
Author of The Way of the Cocktail and Owner and Mixologists at Kumiko, Chicago
Lisa Selman CSS
Director of Beverage for the Alchemy Room, Breakthru Beverage
Dan Smith
Managing Partner at Queen Mary, Chicago
