Jason Deatherage

Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel

10 years of bartending experience with the past 5 years as the lead bartender. Been creating and executing an elevated cocktail menu for 7 years. Utilizing advanced methods such as infusions, clarifications, kegging, fat washing.

Meet our Judges

Renato M. Tonelli

2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender

Timothy King

President, Bar Consultant at Prohibition Bar Group, Cincinnati

Emiliano Vazquez Parrales

Head Bartender and Beverage Program Director at Moody Tongue Brewing Company

Trudy Thomas

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

Joseph V. Micallef

Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)

Michael Dziedzic

Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago

Lee Zaremba

Owner, De La Nonna and Enzo Discoteca De La Nonna, Los Angeles

Martin Duffy

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

Bartender Spirits Awards