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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Krys Irizarry

Beverage Director and Award-Winning Bartender and Spirits Expert

Krys Irizarry is the Beverage Director at Untitled Supper Club in Chicago and an award-winning bartender with extensive expertise across whiskey, spirits, beer and wine. Known within the industry as a “Whiskey Librarian,” Krys is passionate about making whiskey knowledge engaging and accessible to both guests and hospitality professionals.

At Untitled Supper Club, Krys oversees beverage selection, menu development, staff education and the commercial performance of the drinks program. Her approach combines creativity with a strong understanding of quality, pricing, guest preferences and operational practicality.

Featured by publications including Whisky Advocate and the Chicago Tribune, Krys brings active buying experience, deep category knowledge and a working bartender’s perspective to the Bartender Spirits Awards judging panel.

Meet our Judges

Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza

Derek Brown

Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator

Lynn House

National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills

Charles Steadman

Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages

John Chesney

Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality

David Leon jr

Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano