Meet our Judges
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Trudy Thomas
Corporate Director of Beverage at Southworth Development, Spirits Educator and Mixologist, Nashville
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Katherine Iwinski
Bartender, Mixologist, Bar Manager at Take Flight Spirits, Chicago