Scott Rosenbaum
judge
2025 WSWA Access Live Competition Judge
Scott Rosenbaum is the Head of Search, North America for Distill Ventures. Distill Ventures provides investment and support for spirits startups and entrepreneurs who want to create the global drinks brands of the future. He’s also the Co-Host of the Business of Drinks podcast.
Prior, Scott was the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor. While there, he created their craft spirits portfolio which represented over two dozen brands including La Gritona Tequila, Wigle Whiskey, Lagrimas de Dolores Mezcal, Far North Spirits, Germain-Robin, and Arette Tequila.
He was an adjunct professor at Hudson County Community College and New York University as well as an instructor at International Wine Center for nearly fifteen years. Scott holds his WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and an MA in Food Studies from NYU. He currently resides in Washington, DC.