Meet our Judges
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Ariel Neal
Vice President United States Bartenders Guild- Chicago Chapter, Chicago
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Head Bartender and Beverage Program Director at Moody Tongue Brewing Company
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