Chicago bartender David Leon Jr. has been behind the bar for over a decade. We are honored to host David as one of Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges this year.
David Leon Jr. is one of Chicago’s friendly neighborhood bartenders. As a child, he grew up in Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Since age 15, he has been involved in the hospitality industry. Throughout his 11+ years of bartending, David carried out many roles in various settings. This ample amount of experience has led him to the winning circle in several cocktail competitions. His focus is on the Caribbean, its tropical cocktail culture, rum, and multiple forms of rum and whisk(e)y. He is an expert in Caribbean rum and whiskey, Executive Whiskey Steward Certification Stave & Thieves, Canadian Whiskey Certification, and Tequila Producers Certification.
The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE
We asked David Why Brands should enter The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards:
Why are Spirits Awards useful to bartenders?
I feel the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards are useful to bartenders because it’s a way to find out what spirits your fellow bartenders are trying and giving the thumbs up for.
What are the benefits to spirits brands to enter?
A huge benefit to spirits is that they’re getting the applause and admiration from bartenders across the country.
What should other bartenders know about the Bartender Seal of Approval?
We check for and look for it all, from what’s in the bottle down to the label and even the bottle shape we work to make sure it meets our standards as hospitality professionals.
What should spirit brands know about the Bartender Seal of Approval?
The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval is coming from a group of hospitality professionals who love their industry and take it seriously. We love what we do, we love to see what you do, and we love to see how it impacts the world.
The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE
