Meet our Judges
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
David Mor
Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela
Eric Hausser
Eric Hausser – Bartender Spirits Awards Judge
John Maraffa
Corporate Beverage Manager at Landry's
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
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
