Samantha Lindquist

Bartender and Mixologist for Alila Napa Valley

Experienced Bartender with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Repeatedly commended for working well under pressure, learning new skills quickly and creating new products.

Judges

Meet our 2025 Judges

Bruce Abbott

President at Liquor Stores USA, North

Thomas Gregory

Vice President of Food and Beverage at Pacifica Hotels

Tristan Kendall

Spirits Supervisor at Total Wine & More

Donald Norton

President at Noe Valley Wine & Spirits

Kimberly Shannon

Beer, Wine and Liquor Specialist at Giant Eagle, Inc.

Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

Kristen Zuver

Director of Purchasing at Bounty Hunter Wine and Spirits

USA Spirits Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

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