Roland K. NG

by | Jul 8, 2025 | Judges

Roland K. Ng (@whiskysifu) serves as Kanosuke Distillery’s General Manager for the Americas (North, Central, South America & the Caribbean). In this role he is responsible for the overall interests and operations of the distillery for the region including...

Gary Gruver

by | Jul 7, 2025 | Judges

Gary Gruver is an accomplished Beverage Director with over two decades of experience in the restaurant and beverage alcohol industry. He currently holds the position of Global Director of Beverage Strategy at Marriott International, where he leads beverage programming...

Livio Lauro

by | May 23, 2025 | Judges

Livio Lauro is a Hospitality and Drinks expert.  He started his beverage career over 30 years ago in Southern Italy on the beautiful island of Ischia in the heart of the Mediterranean. The recipient of several prestigious international awards, Livio is widely...

Joy Figeuroa

by | May 21, 2025 | Judges

A born-and-raised Boricua, Joy Figueroa represents the third generation of a family rooted in hospitality. Her story began in Old San Juan, where her family owned the beloved bar Café Seda. It was there Joy’s passion for service was ignited, setting her on a path that...

Jennifer Yim

by | May 21, 2025 | Judges

I currently work at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as a Mixologist and Training Coach. My passion for bartending has taken me across the country, staging at a variety of bars and immersing myself in diverse cocktail cultures. I love pushing creative boundaries through...