Meet our Judges
Jason Lane
Spirits Advisor
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Damian Langarica
TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia
Toshio Ueno DipWSET
Vice President, Sake School of America, Director of Sake Specialist at MTC, El Monte
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Emlyn Thomas
Director of Operations | Partner at Renovatio Restaurants