Wine Director

Extensive range of credentials, including CMS 1, WSET 2, and a Bourbon Specialist designation. Her deep technical expertise is backed by formal certifications in the wines of Italy, the Côtes du Rhône, Argentina, Bordeaux, Georgia, California, and Italy.

Bartender and Beverage Strategist

Specializing in Mezcal and the RTD (Ready-to-Drink) sector. He brings a dual focus to the judging panel, balancing a deep expertise in traditional agave spirits with a technical mastery of canned cocktails and seltzers.

Bartender and Beverage Director

Beverage strategist and mixologist specializing in innovative, craft-driven cocktails. His approach blends classic technique with professional bar management to develop high-impact beverage marketing strategiesrooted in industry excellence.

Bartender & Craft Specialist

Seasoned bartender and beverage expert with a mastery of general spirits and classic bartending techniques. A specialist in the artistry of craft cocktails, Shauna balances a deep respect for traditional mixology with a technical understanding of the RTD (Ready-to-Drink) market.

Wine Director

Wine Director with WSET 2 and CMS 1 certifications. She brings a strong technical foundation and professional leadership to the panel, specializing in wine program direction and global beverage standards.

Bartender

Specialized bartender with an expert focus on craft cocktails and the foundational spirit categories. His deep technical knowledge spans the diverse profiles of Tequila, Whiskey, Bourbon, Gin and Vodka, allowing him to evaluate both the complexity of aged spirits and the precision of clear distillates.

Bartender

Expert craft bartender with a specialized focus on the non-alcoholic spirits and cocktail sector. As a non-drinker, he brings a unique, highly calibrated perspective to the judging panel, prioritizing flavor complexity, mouthfeel, and the technical innovation behind modern zero-proof spirits.

Bartender and Chilled Ambassador Manager

National Chilled Ambassador Manager and elite craft bartender. The winner of the inaugural Coramino Cup, she brings years of high-level mixology experience and brand leadership to the panel, specializing in agave spirits and professional beverage strategy.

Bartender for 15+ years, WSET (Level 3 Spirits), EWA Grants Scotch Whisky Diploma, Canadian Whiskey Certified, American Whiskey/Moonshine University Certified, Rum and Agave Certified, Proficient in Brandies.

Bar owner and Principal Bartender Pangea Alchemy Lab, founder of Sarasota Network of Bartenders, mentor, educator, and innovator in the beverage and hospitality community.

Bartender and Chef for 20+ years, founded industry favorite, Heard Card Game. Certified in Bourbon, Scotch and Canadian Whiskies. Highly trained palate, proficient in tasting spirits.

Founder ShakeStirPour, M.B.A in Hospitality, A.S. and B.S. in Culinary Arts, Developer Master  Mixology Cocktail Class, CSWS Sherry and CRT Tequila Certified.

Tara Gillum is a 20-year industry veteran and entrepreneur specializing in agave spirits, bourbon, and craft beer. An educator at Ohio University with a background in global bar management, she holds a WSET Level 2 in Wines and focuses on technical mixology, including house-made syrups and bitters.

Lead bartender, James Beard Award Winner Outstanding Bar Program, Women in Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, Court of Master Sommeliers Certified, Certified Sherry Specialist. 

Caribbean rum and whiskey expert, Executive Whiskey Steward Certification Stave & Thieves, Canadian Whiskey Certification, Tequila Producers Certification. 

Bar owner and Founder of Blind Tiger Cocktail Company, Certified Spirits Profession, Certified Mezcaler Level ll Cicerone, celebrated bartender Canon: Whiskey and Bitters Emporium.

Founder Vannity Cocktails, mentor, educator, Beverage Tasting Institute Spirit Moderator, Hospitality Management certified, American Whiskey Steward, Moonshine University.

Food & Beverage manager, Founder of the Bardtenders podcast, Diploma in Scotch Edinburgh Whisky Society and Canadian Whisky, CSWS Sherry, WSET Level 1 Spirits.

Pedro, the manager of Jacob Pickles Dumbo beverage program, has a wealth of knowledge in American and Scotch whiskeys, having attended numerous classes. He has also completed the Anti-Waste and Sustainability certification at Portland Cocktail week, which he utilizes to improve industry programs.

Elite beverage director and consultant with over 25 years of industry experience. A veteran authority in the craft, she holds a formidable list of credentials, including CSS, CSWS, CRT-T, and an Executive Bourbon Whiskey Steward Diploma. Her technical mastery spans the industry, encompassing Certified Beer Merchant status, CBS (Certified Beer Server), and CMS Level 1 certification.

Vodka and Bourbon. Host of Liquid Legacy podcast. Beverage curator for NBC’s Today Show, nationally recognized mixologist, author of the acclaimed cocktail recipe book “Brunch God,” founder of Brunch God NY and operates venues in New York City.

Hospitality professional and beverage strategist specializing in cocktail and program development. A 2025 World Class Central National Finalist, she is a recognized expert in locally focused and sustainable mixology, holding an Executive Bourbon Steward designation and a Diploma in Single Malt Whisky.

Beverage consultant, Vice President Rum Club Baltimore, CRT and WSET 2 certified, Authentic Caribbean Rum Certification, Cognac Experience Certification, award-winning bartender.

Brandy, whiskey, sherry. Sherry certification. Named Bartender of the Year, concocted libations for the Today Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Co-hosts the cocktail focused Podcast, Drink & Learn and Live in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and whisk(e)y. President of Nourrie Cuisine, a boutique catering and hospitality consulting company and Secretary of the Baltimore USBG.

Amari and Whiskey. Bar Owner, Beverage Director of vintage and modern Amaro bar, Billy Sunday.

Bartender for 20+ years, CRT Award T Certification. Tequila specialist and educator. Agave educator—hosts private tastings and educational events.

Top D.C. rep in Power of the Palate Competition, Makers Mark “Made to Be” recipient. WSET Level 3 certified in tasting. Competed courses in Brandy, Bourbon, Wine, Tequila. Educator in Blind Tasting events.

Corporate Beverage Director, Member of Court Master of Sommeliers, Named one of the top 10 Mixologist in the World and top 3 NYC Mixologists. Has created and served beverages for two U.S. Presidents!

Bestselling author, co-founder Bar Draught. Spirits judge, announcer, and top participator in various trainings, tastings of spirits, and industry events including BevCon, San Antonio Cocktail Conference, Bar Institute for 15+ years. And Yes—Martini IS his real last name!

Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, Gin. CRT certified as well as WSET Level 2 certified in both Wine and Spirits, cocktail educator, and spirit enthusiast.

Rhum/Rum. Certified Sommelier, Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, Cicerone Beer Server, Tequila T-Award CRT, Certified Mezcal specialist, Canadian Whiskey Certificate, BarSmarts Advanced.

Rum, rhum and gin, American Distilling Institute Steward of gin, rum, rhum categories. Spirit specialist for ADI and NOSC spirit competitions.

Bourbon and Rum. T.I.P.S. certified, BarSmarts certified, national tasting classes and always looking for the next educational opportunity.

Gin, whiskey, tequila, Amari, Certified Bourbon Steward, Certificate in Canadian Whiskey, BarSmarts Certified, Placed in Gentleman Jack Regional Whiskey Sour Competition 2022.

Bar owner and Principal Bartender Pangea Alchemy Lab, founder of Sarasota Network of Bartenders, mentor, educator, and innovator in the beverage and hospitality community.

Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. Winner of several prestigious competitions.

Whiskey. Stave & Thief certified. Owner and operator The Bourbon Bohemian Spirits Edutainment Experience Company.

Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila. Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier.

Mexican and agave distillates. Awarded “Bartender of the Year” and countless national finalist placements in prestigious industry competitions. Comes from a family of agaveros from Tepa Jalisco.

Rum. Rum collector, WSET Spirits 3, Chapter Board member for Pittsburgh USBG.

Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine. Veteran bartender with over a decade of experience, licensed bartender, proprietor of De’QustayJ Cocktails.

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