Meet our Judges
Javier Arroyo
Bartender, Atomic Hospitality Group
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
Eric Hausser
Eric Hausser – Bartender Spirits Awards Judge
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
