Meet our Judges
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Laura Silverman
Non-Alc Beverage Advisor & Community Connector | The Nexus of Non-Alc at Zero Proof Nation
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
Emanuel Santiago
Beverage Manager and Cocktail Director at Scratch Restaurants
Krys Irizarry
Beverage Director and Award-Winning Bartender and Spirits Expert
