Meet our Judges
Javier Arroyo
Bartender, Atomic Hospitality Group
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Richard Beltzer
Beverage Director at Muhājir and BOBO, Chicago
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
John Maraffa
Corporate Beverage Manager at Landry's
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Food and Beverage Manager at Mariela, Chicago
