Judges

Tequila Mezcal Challenge

The Tequila Mezcal Challenge is conducted double-blind by a seasoned panel of beverage professionals.
Our judging panel consists of sommeliers, retail buyers, journalists, mixologists, and beverage directors. All judges undergo a calibration class designed to maintain consistent evaluation and scoring of all spirits.
This year our judges are excited to be back together for a live in-person competition as COVID restrictions
have been eliminated.

2023 Competition Chairs

Christopher J. Davies
C0-Founder, Chairman
Wine Country Network, Inc
Competition Director

Darcy R. Davies
Co-Founder, President
Wine Country Network, Inc
Competition Operations

Lead Judge & Panel Chair
Larry Wilcox
Certified Spirit Sommelier & Spirits Judge
Top Shelf Liquor Consulting, LLC​

Passed Judges

Lenny Gotter
President of Lenny Gotter Consulting
Spirits Guru & Judge /Brand/Marketing/Sales Consultant

Martin Furman
Wine Department Manager, F&B Professional
Applejack Wine & Spirits - Thornton, CO

Rachel Dorcy
F&B Professional, Former On Premise Portfolio Manager, Beam Suntory
Certified Spirits Educator (Candidate)
Society of Wine Educators

Justin George
F& B Professional
Operations Manager
Peak Beverage Denver

Brad Beck
F & B Professional
Sales Executive for European Wine & Spirits

Nicolas Post
F& B Professional, Educator
Master Wine and Spirits Consulting LLC
International Wine and Spirits Guild

Alexandra Geppert
Seasoned F& B Professional, Spirits Judge and Brand Builder

Adam Douglas
Seasoned F& B Professional, Spirits Judge
VP of Sales & Marketing, Partner
Peak Beverage, Denver

Eric Anderson
Seasoned F & B Professional
Purchasing Director at Hyatt Hotels

Myles Fischer
Beverage Director
Peak Beverage, Denver

Mathew Wyant
Former Distiller at Bouck Brothers Distilling
Consulting Distiller and Brewmaster, Spirits Judge

Christopher J. Davies
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com

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Passed Judges
Co-Vid restrictions made it necessary for judges to taste all entries in the privacy of their homes.