USC Judges

Monique Huston
Monique Huston
Vice President Spirits Portfolio
Monique Huston

Monique Huston began her spirits career over two decades ago at the Dundee Dell in Omaha, Nebraska where she helped build and educate across one of the largest whisky and spirits collections in the world. Presently, Monique serves as Vice President – Spirits Portfolio for Winebow Fine Wine + Spirits, a national importer and distributor. An avid spokesperson and educator, Huston has served as a spirits judge and panelist at events and competitions around the world, and been featured in the Whisky Advocate, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. In addition to membership in many industry groups, she has been inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich, the exclusive international society that is focused on outstanding commitment to the Scotch Whisky industry. She is on the advisory boards of the Council of Whisky Masters, Drinks America/VinExpo, and WSWA’s Craft Spirits Access. Passion for whisky has led to deep exploration of the incredible, terroir-driven spirits of Mexico – her second great love.