Meet our Judges
Richard Beltzer
Beverage Director at Muhājir and BOBO, Chicago
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
Jared Sowinski
Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Javier Arroyo
Bartender, Co-owner of La Licor Panamericana
Krys Irizarry
Beverage Director and Award-Winning Bartender and Spirits Expert
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
