Meet our Judges
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
Emanuel Santiago
Beverage Manager and Cocktail Director at Scratch|Restaurants
Eric Hausser
Head Bartender at Beatnik/Goodfunk
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Jared Sowinski
Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage at Virgin Voyages
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
