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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Raul Rizo

Sommelier and F&B Professional

Raúl Rizo is a certified sommelier and hospitality professional with a distinguished career in ultra-luxury hotels such as Rosewood, Four Seasons, and Ritz-Carlton Reserve. With expertise in fine dining, beverage service, and international quality standards like Forbes and LQA, he brings a refined palate and a deep appreciation for cultural nuance to every tasting. His approach blends technical precision with a genuine passion for human connection and excellence.

Meet our Judges

David Mor

Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela

David Leon jr

Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano

Lynn House

National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills

John Chesney

Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality