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
Fatima Butler
Founder at Rooted in Hospitality, Chicago
Lee Zaremba
Owner, De La Nonna and Enzo Discoteca De La Nonna, Los Angeles
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Emlyn Thomas
Director of Operations | Partner at Renovatio Restaurants
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality