Meet our Judges
Richard Beltzer
Beverage Director at Muhājir and BOBO, Chicago
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Eric Hausser
Eric Hausser – Bartender Spirits Awards Judge
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
Jared Sowinski
Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Food and Beverage Manager at Mariela, Chicago
James Ives
Bar Director at The Clayton
