Kyle J. McHugh

Kyle has over 20 years of experience in the distilled spirits industry, excelling in roles from Masters of Whiskey, bartending to brand advocacy as a Cultural Brand Ambassador for Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. Knowledge of spirits with a focus on whiskey education combined with his passion for people and engaging personality led him to serve as a past president of the Sacramento Chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild. This is Kyle’s third year as a judge at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, where he has been honored to collaborate with talented individuals in evaluating spirits.