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

Fatima Butler

Founder at Rooted in Hospitality, Chicago

Emiliano Vazquez Parrales

Head Bartender and Beverage Program Director at Moody Tongue Brewing Company

Sam Garcia

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

Jared Givens

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

Guillermo Bravo

Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago

Makenzie Helem

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

Damian Langarica

TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia

Lee Zaremba

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

Bartender Spirits Awards