Meet our Judges
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
Richard Beltzer
Beverage Director at Muhājir and BOBO, Chicago
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
Eric Hausser
Eric Hausser – Bartender Spirits Awards Judge
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Food and Beverage Manager at Mariela, Chicago
