International
Deadline
May 22, 2026
Judging
Date
July 26, 2026
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2026
The Judges
Teresa Dito
Mixologist Bartender at Hilton & Peninsula Golf Club
Tamir Benshalom
Bar manager, Bull Valley Roadhouse
Nicky Beyries
Business Owner at The Bartender Knows Best
Michael Bowles
Sake Buyer at Wally's Fine Wine, Spirits & Gourmet Market
Shirley Brooks
Bartender at Madrone Art Bar
Jacob Brown
Beverage Director at Lazy Bear
Michael Cecconi
Bartender in Residence at Stirred Mixology Instructor, Monday Night Mixology & The Institute of Culinary Education
Dayonel Duenas
Bartender At Los Gatos Soda Works
Robert E Gonzales Jr
Spirits Professional
Jamie Fernandes
Bartender Director at The Devil’s Acre
Aom Lee
Director of Outlets Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Tim Marson MW
Category Director at Wine.com
Kimberly Morini
Bar Manager and Bartender at 620 Jones
Ranier Reglos
Beverage Director at Sabio Hospitality Group
Jacopo Rosito
Director of Operations at 54 Mint Hospitality Group
David Rowe
Lead Bartender at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Chris Ruys
Estate Bartender - Meadowood Napa Valley
Jamee Stahl
General Manager & Beverage Director at the Fly Trap
Zachary Taylor
Bar Manager
Jenn Ward
Bartender at Pabu Izakaya
Chris Ward
Bar Manager at The Plumed Horse