Meet our Judges
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago
Renato M. Tonelli
2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender
Chris Barna
Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Jason Deatherage
Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago