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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Javier Arroyo

Bartender, Co-owner of La Licor Panamericana

Javier Arroyo is a Chicago-based hospitality professional, bartender, and beverage leader with extensive experience creating elevated guest experiences, developing beverage programs, and building strong relationships across the industry. His background includes bartending and leadership roles at awarded restaurants and bars. In addition to his hands-on bar and management expertise, Javier is the co-owner of La Licor Panamericana, where he continues to highlight Latin American spirits and culture through thoughtful hospitality, education, and creative beverage programming.

Meet our Judges

Alexis Ortega

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

Lynn House

National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills

Jared Sowinski

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

Danny Shapiro

Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago