Meet our Judges
Joe Briglio
Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago
Kapri Robinson
US Bartender of the year 2024, Netflix Drinks Master's and Bartender of The Year 2023 at Liquor.com
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Dan Smith
Managing Partner at Queen Mary, Chicago
Miranda Breedlove
National Director of Bars at Hyatt Lifestyle Operations
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Julia Momose 百瀬
Author of The Way of the Cocktail and Owner and Mixologists at Kumiko, Chicago
