The Judges
Monique Huston
Vice President Spirits Portfolio at Winebow, USA
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer Slightly Toasted and Toasted Hospitality
Draga Culic
Founder & CEO - Blacklisted Brandy
Felix Fernandez
Beverage Manager and Sommelier for Luxury Brands
Jason Griffin
Trade Development Manager
Eric Hausser
Head Bartender at Beatnik/Goodfunk
Kristen Hope
Bartender and Bar Manager
Jason Huffman
General Manager at The Purple Pig Oak Brook
Katherine Iwinski
Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits
Raul Jaimes
Beverage Consultant at Bibo Beverage Services
Clinton Jarriel Reyna
Bartender
Ari Klafter
Head Distiller at Thornton Distilling Company
Jennifer Knott
Director of Operations for Levy at Forte at Symphony Center | Levy Cultural Attractions
Meghan Konecny
Owner at Overproof Productions ·
Kelly Kuhn
Key Account Specialist at Winebow Illinois
Marko Milunovic
Mixologist and Lead Bartender at Windcreek Casino Chicago Southland
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
Lyndsi Hastings Mundy
National Corporate Beverage Director at Riot Hospitality Group
Reena Patel
Senior Brand Ambassador - Area Manager, Caledonia Spirits, Inc.
Raul Rizo
Sommelier and F&B Professional
Bryson Ryan
Bar Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs, Midlothian
Jeff Schwartz
Whiskey Consultant
Lisa Selman CSS
Director of Beverage for the Alchemy Room, Breakthru Beverage
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage at Virgin Voyages
Milos Stevanovic
Spirits Specialist & Hospitality Veteran
