Mia has several accomplishments to her name. She passed the Master Sommelier exam (twice) in 2018. She earned the Rudd Scholarship and the Johnston Medal by passing the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam in 2014 with the highest score of the year.

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With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Michael brings vast knowledge and expertise from around the world that he adds into every bottle that he opens and every glass that he pours.

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With 11 Masters of Wine, national and regional buyers, and some of the finest wine directors in the country, the competition is set to have the top panel of trade judges for its 2021 competition.

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David McPhillips, Director of Beverage Strategy & Innovation for Buffalo Wild Wings joins the judging panel at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards this May in San Francisco.

The Bartender Spirits Awards only works with judges that have direct buying responsibilities and understand the disciplines by which certain spirits are chosen to go on drinks or cocktail list or not.

The 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards judging panel welcomes Zachary Faden, Lead Bartender & Manager at Brasserie Liberté, Washington DC.