The judge's panel
Named. Public. Only for finals.
How judging works
Judging is tiered. Anonymous scouts run the regular season on the standardized rubric. A named celebrity panel judges only the finals. That split keeps scientific rigor in the regular season and adds star power to the moment that actually matters.
Who we're looking for
- Bartenders and bar owners with 10+ years of craft experience
- Spirits industry veterans (brand ambassadors, master distillers, category managers)
- Culinary authorities (chefs, restaurant critics, sommeliers)
- Long-time hospitality writers and podcasters
- Anyone whose palate the community trusts
The Season 1 panel
Being assembled. Announced August 2026.