Meet our Judges
Emanuel Santiago
Beverage Manager and Cocktail Director at Scratch Restaurants
James Ives
Bar Director at The Clayton
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Derek Brown
Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator
