Júri

Founder of Tuleehoo

Founder - Research & Developement Senior Manager at Compagnia dei Caraibi

Founder/Owner of The Kokoro World (Importer & Distributor of Japanese Alcohol)

Oenologist from the School of Vine and Wine in Madrid. Award in Spirits, by WSET in London. Author of the guide: spirits, the 150 best distillates (GeoPlaneta) and director of the online magazine Planeta Hedonista, specializing in wines and spirits.

25 years experience in Spirits Sales & Marketing - International Business specialist - French Distributor -Cognac lover & Rhum Collector

Bartender, spirits advocate and drink setter for Mavolo distribuzione

2021. | 2022.: Ákovita' International Spirit and Palinka Competition - Transylvania – judge 2020-2023.: Craft Spirits judge - Berlin 2018. Miami Chain Bridge Spirits - distillery master This company started their business in 2018 and they asked me to be their distiller, to teach them and to make their signature recipe. We made beer, fruit spirit and rum. 2017’-2018’-2019’-2020’-2022’-2023’ ISW spirit judge – Germany / Neutstad 2012- 2012- Hungarian National Palinka Competition judge 2010. Gyula Palinka Festival - judge

Director of México Selection by CMB & WineBar by CMB Mexico - Sommelier y periodista gastronómico. Spanish Wine Specialist, por el ICEX Spain Trade and Investment - - Consultor para México en la 8ª Edición de The World Atlas of Wine - Contributor en la 5ª Edición de The Oxford Companion to Wine

Sales Area Manager at Velier SPA

Editor of barricas.com since 1999. Author El Anuario del Vino and El Anuario del Pisco. Ambassador CMB in Perú.

Wines & spirits business consultant & independant Rum bottler @Les Rhums du Sud - Previsouly worked as a Sommelier in various Michelin Star restaurants

Sales & Marketing Director for Brave New Spirits, the Glasgow-based Whisky Independent Bottler (Spirits Business Magazine's & Spirits Bottler Of The Year, 2024") , and owners of the new Witchburn Distillery in Campbeltown. Holder of WSET Spirits L3 Qualifiction, Two-time Whisky Magazine “Icons of Whisky” nominee

Responsible for spirits sector export department at Crafted Wines & Spirits Portugal, Vinalda S.A. - Over 25 years experience in the wine and spirits sector, 15 years working on international markets

Employed at BASF as Bachelor of Chemical Technology and Operations

Head Of Travel Retail

Spirits & Cocktails development manager at Murgier group - Distributor - Previously bartender and head bartender in different types of establishments

Founder of Shanghai Premier Spirits Co. Ltd, BNIC Cognac Educator

CMB Ambassador in Bolivia - Communicator of Bolivian Wine, author of the first and only Bolivian Wine Guide (description of 25 wineries and 150 wine products from Bolivia). Organizing the most important wine festival in Bolivia. Wine distribution company among other activities

International Sales Director for BERRY BROS & RUDD

Wine & Spirits Consultant, Educator, and Author with a special focus on sensory science and communication. Holder of the WSET Diploma (DipWSET), WSET Certified Educator, Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), Certified Sommelier (CMS), with additional WSET qualifications in saké and beer. Trained winemaker with a Master’s degree in Wine Marketing (MA) and a BA in Economics. Consultant to the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture on sensory evaluation and geographical indications, and a freelance journalist contributing to international wine & spirits publications.

Forbes Bulgaria, as well as Associate Editor and contributor to Travel & Lifestyle Magazine. CEO of Zornitza Wine Society. EX-Editor-in-chief of the leading wine media in Bulgaria – DiVino. Founder of the competition « The Best Bulgarian Wine of the Year »

President of the association of producers and distillers of the Istrian region (Croatia) - Member of ANAG (Associazione nazionale assagiatori grappa e acquaviti) - Owner and distiller of the Krulcic family distillery

Cachaça specialist - Sommelier - Chef - Level 2 degree in spirits WSET - Columnist "O Cachacier" at Paladar on the newspaper “O Estado de São Paulo” - President of “Cúpula da Cachaça” - One of the most requested speakers about cachaça in the world

Spirit Buyer & R&D manager for spirits and drinks at "Les Grands Chais de France"

Columnist for la Revue du Vin de France & Le Figaro - Author of "Rhum" (Hachette 2022), “Whisky (EPA 2021)” & "Iconic Whisky, world top five most distributed book on spirits - Ambassador of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Wine writer - Hospitality trainer - Blogger

Joseph V. Micallef is a judge and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. He is also a historian, best-selling author, diplomat, keynote speaker, and syndicated columnist. As a journalist and former war correspondent, he has written on an eclectic mix of topics from wines, spirits, and travel to military history and world affairs. For 30+ years, he was CEO and Senior Producer of a media company. Joe has also been a judge for a variety of international wines and spirits competitions, including the International Wines and Spirits Competition, World Drinks Awards, World Whisky Awards, San Francisco International Wine Competition, American Distilling Institute Craft Spirits Awards, Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, San Francisco International Spirits Competition. and the Irish Whiskey Awards. Along with judging, he spends his spare time mak

Owner and managing partner at RakiaSHOP - Spirits and wine blender, importer, distributor, exporter and consultant - Rakia specialist and producer

Founder at Honkaku Spirits

Materials Engineer with a specialization in Polymers USB 1993 - Master of Science in Hydrocarbon Economics and Administration, UCV, 2001. - Professional Sommelier, ASI 2009 - Ambassador of the DOC Ron de Venezuela from 2012 to the present, - Creator of the term Ronmelier in October 2016 and certifier of the term through various university diplomas in Venezuela since 2017. - Founder Ronmelier, UCAB, 2017 -Diploma in Chocolate Science and TechnologyDiploma in Chocolate Science and Technology 2021 -Founder and External Academic Coordinator of the Diploma in Distilled Alcoholic Beverages Science and Technology: RUM, Master Ronmelier 2022 -Cigar Sommelier of the International Association Cigar Sommelier (IACS), 2022 -Habano Junior, 2021 -Senior Habano, 2022 -Comprehensive Bartender Course, 2024

CEO Booz Box UAE; Booz Box operates across Retail, On-Trade, and Duty-Free sectors.

Figaro

Sommelier from the Spanish School of Tasting. WSET Sherry Master. Member of the Union of Tasters of Spain and the Association of Professional Sommeliers of Madrid. Rhum sommelier. Advisor for Centralamerica importers

Buyer at Maison Les Vins Brunin-Guillier

Writer and Blogger - Co-Founder Distillerie.it - Craftdistilling.it - Distillo.it Whiskyclub and Spirit Club Italia

Journalist - Director of the Spirits Committee of the Association of Wine and Spirits Journalists of Spain - CEO at Efecto Directo Marketing & Communication Agency

Rojita Tiwari is a leading drink professional, Founder & Director of one of India’s prominent drinks consulting firms -Drinks & Destinations. She is an award-winning writer, educator & consultant with 19+ years in the industry! A certified juror at prestigious global wine & spirits competitions, she has won multiple industry awards for her influence and contributions. From launching new brands to curating luxury drinks experiences, Rojita is passionate about storytelling, education & innovation in the world of drinks. She works with top international & Indian publications and collaborates with leading spirits brands on marketing & strategy. Follow her journey @drinksanddestinations

Teacher & Wine specialist at the Agricultural University of Athens Spirits - Previously teaching distillation technologies at University of Western Attica - Consultant in production for a number of spirits brand