As President of ImpEx Beverages and a Keeper of the Quaich, Sam Filmus has done what many of us aspire to in life, take a passion for something and turn it into a career.

Sam feels that educating people about the unique story behind each brand and the passion of the people involved in developing these wonderful expressions are what create the most memorable of experiences and loves to share this with anyone he meets.

More than two decades of honing his craft have made him a wealth of knowledge but he will tell you that the real honor is meeting so many people in this industry that he has learned from and shared with.

As a returning judge in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Sam is excited to join many of his peers in experiencing the best of what the world has to offer and celebrating the standouts among the submissions. He considers it an honor to have been invited back and looks forward to the amazing expressions that he will be tasting from around the globe.