Meet our Judges
Anna Thorn
Bar Manager at BOKA, Chicago
Jason Deatherage
Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel
John Aranza
Illinois Area Manager at Riboli Family Wines
Emlyn Thomas
Director of Operations | Partner at Renovatio Restaurants
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago
Chris Barna
Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston