Meet our Judges
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago
Julieta Campos
Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Emlyn Thomas
Director of Operations | Partner at Renovatio Restaurants
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Jason Deatherage
Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel
Bryson Ryan
Bar Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs, Midlothian