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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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David Mor

Beverage Director and Partner of Chicago's TRUCE

David Mor is an award-winning bartender and restauranteur, writer, and Founder of Head Bartender in Charge, an education-based platform for home cocktail enthusiasts and emerging bartenders. David has been lauded as Bartender of the Year in 2020, as well as notably overseeing the beverage programs at Cindy’s, Robert et Fils, Lilac Tiger, and more. 

David has taken his unique lens on hospitality to curate vibrant and intentional cocktail menus and drinks programs throughout Chicago. Most recently, David has been titled Hospitality Innovator by Chicago Magazine, being featured as one of the city’s 13 professionals to “look out for.” David is the Beverage Director and Partner of Chicago's TRUCE, Mirra, Lilac Tiger, and Mariela

Meet our Judges

Krys Irizarry

Beverage Director and Award-Winning Bartender and Spirits Expert

Alexis Ortega

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

John Chesney

Chief Whiskey Officer Slightly Toasted and Toasted Hospitality

Jared Sowinski

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