Felix is a passionate beverage professional with over a decade of experience in the drinks industry. He focuses on delivering a creative and fulfilling experience to patrons while also ensuring that his programs are successful. Honored by the opportunity of being both a wine and cocktail professional, Felix is able to bridge the gap between the two worlds of wine and spirits and has a talent for making technical knowledge accessible to a larger audience. As a part of his journey, he joined the panelist roster at Beverage Testing Institute in 2024. Felix is certified Sommelier and currently Beverage Director for the Atomic Hospitality group of concepts, where he manages some of the largest wine and spirit portfolios in the Midwest.
R.I.P. Alan Dikty
March 31, 2026
by Jerald O'Kennard
by Jerald O'Kennard
In Memoriam: Alan Dikty (August 5, 1954 – March 25, 2026) Everyone at Beverage Testing Institute is grieving the loss of our dear colleague, a partner, and friend, Alan Dikty. Since the mid-19...
2026 World Packaging Competition Winners
January 28, 2026
by Jerald O'Kennard
by Jerald O'Kennard
2025 was another tough year for the adult beverage industry. Alcohol sales were down due to the convergence of several “perfect storms” of obstacles on multiple fronts: tariffs and resulting trade...
Forbes Coverage of our 2025 American Single Malt Hall of Fame
December 30, 2025
by Jerald O'Kennard
by Jerald O'Kennard
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