Meet our Judges
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago
Carlos Enrique Cuarta
Bartender and Mixologist at High Proof Chicago and Spirits Educator
David Samuel
Regional Vice President of Operations, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Ari Klafter
Head Distiller at Thornton Distilling Company
Monique Huston
Vice President Spirits Portfolio at Winebow, USA
Jennifer Knott
Director of Operations for Levy at Forte at Symphony Center | Levy Cultural Attractions
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
