Meet our Judges
Raj Sabharwal
Founding Partner at Glass Revolution Imports
Mark Gallagher
Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Don Jewell
Creative & Mixologist, Chicago
Katie Renshaw
2019 US World Class Bartender of the Year
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas