Don Pancho Fernández. Legendary rum master with decades of experience in rum production and distillation.
Pablo Mosquera. Seasoned cocktail consultant whose expertise in mixology and rum is well-recognized in the global bartending community.
José Rafa Malem. Former President of the Association of Bartenders of Cuba (ACC) and a true eminence in Cuban rum, bringing decades of experience and wisdom to the competition.
Federico Hernández. Director of The Rum Lab and organizer of the Spain Rum & Gin Expo 2025, a second edition anticipated event in the rum and spirits world.
Oscar Lafuente. Last year’s winner and Global Ambassador for Destilerías Arehucas.
Carlos Riveros. Founder of the Tiki League & Latin America Cocktail Championship, which has had more than 2000 participants in its four editions. Carlos has been an ambassador for several rum brands.
Gastón Santandreu. A leading figure in the development of Tiki cocktail culture in Uruguay. He is also a broadcaster and host for cocktail events across Latin America, and the winner of last year’s Best campaign promoting the competition award.
