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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Jason Lane

Spirits Advisor

I’m a sommelier that fell in love with making cocktails. I’ve traveled the world to learn about spirits  - most recently Scotland. My mentor Peter Vestinos taught me everything I know. 

Meet our Judges

Jared Givens

Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas

Martin Duffy

Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio

Makenzie Helem

Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago

Sam Garcia

Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago

Trudy Thomas

Corporate Director of Beverage at Southworth Development, Spirits Educator and Mixologist, Nashville