Meet our Judges
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Martin Duffy
Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
Julieta Campos
Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Jason Deatherage
Lead bartender for The Gwen Hotel