Meet our Judges
David Mor
Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela
Richard Beltzer
Beverage Director at Muhājir and BOBO, Chicago
Derek Brown
Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
