Meet our Judges
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Toshio Ueno DipWSET
Vice President, Sake School of America, Director of Sake Specialist at MTC, El Monte
Reena Patel
Senior Brand Ambassador - Area Manager, Caledonia Spirits, Inc.
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago
Renato M. Tonelli
2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender
Damian Langarica
TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia