John Roberts is the owner of Bushwick Country Club - the birthdplace of the iconic Pickleback shot.

Andrew Derbidge is Director of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Australia, and the man behind Whisky and Wisdom.

Tim Philips-Johansson is a Senior Consultant at Sweet & Chilli, a multi-venue owner and Australia's most awarded bartender.

Mike Collings is one of the most expereinced Marketing Directors in the Whisky industry, and has recently launched his own Firkin Whisky range.

Jeremy Blackmore is a veteran bartender and venue owner who is one of three men behind Sydney mezcal mecca Cantina OK!.

Jason 'Widge' Williams is a Creative Director at Proof & Co in Singapore.

Sean Muldoon is the co-owner of world-renowned NYC bars Dead Rabbit and BlackTail.

Kathleen Davies is the owner and founder of Nip of Courage, Australia's leading wholesaler and distributor of Aussie craft spirits.