Meet our Judges
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Food and Beverage Manager at Mariela, Chicago
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
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
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
