SEAN LUDFORD

by | Mar 27, 2021 | Judges

Sean Ludford has been involved in the beverage industry for more than two decades. He has an eclectic resume including stints at restaurants, a buyer at one of America’s top wine & spirit retailers, a writer & reviewer, importer/distributor, and a...

TONY ABOU-GANIM

by | Mar 27, 2021 | Judges

Tony Abou-Ganim is widely regarded as one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He has made dozens of national TV appearances on shows including TODAY, Iron Chef America, Good Morning America, CNBC, Fox News and more. Abou-Ganim is the author...

DAVID GRAPSHI

by | Mar 27, 2021 | Judges

The owner of Agave Forte, David Grapshi has a true passion for tequila. His dedication to the beverage industry started 25 years ago in positions in both liquor supply and distribution. Since then, David has created a widespread network of contacts both stateside and...

JULIO BERMEJO

by | Mar 27, 2021 | Judges

A San Francisco native, Julio Bermejo is the beverage manager at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant and a highly regarded expert on tequila. Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant has made the Top 50 Bars in the world list in the inaugural year of the list 2009 and also 2011, 2013,...