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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Joe Briglio

Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago

Joe Briglio is a bar veteran and beverage director with 20 years experience in the industry. His work has been featured in Imbibe, Punch, Bon Appetit, and Chicago Magazine amongst others. Most recently Joe is now owner and operator of two critically acclaimed bars in Chicago, Nine Bar (Chinatown) and Cara Cara Club (Logan Square).

Meet our Judges

Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza

Alexis Ortega

2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

David Leon jr

Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano

Lynn House

National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills

Charles Steadman

Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages