Meet our Judges
Ariel Neal
Vice President United States Bartenders Guild- Chicago Chapter, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Renato M. Tonelli
2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender
Valerie Cao
Director of Operations & Beverage Director, Le Colonial, Chicago
Toshio Ueno DipWSET
Vice President, Sake School of America, Director of Sake Specialist at MTC, El Monte
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Chris Barna
Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston