Meet our Judges
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Anna Thorn
Bar Manager at BOKA, Chicago
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Head Bartender and Beverage Program Director at Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
John Aranza
Illinois Area Manager at Riboli Family Wines