Meet our Judges
Bryson Ryan
Bar Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs, Midlothian
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago
Elliott Ernst
Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, Rockford
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Head Bartender and Beverage Program Director at Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago