Finalist — William Patton — Cognac Connection

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Cocktail: La Mort d’un Roi

Will Patton is the Beverage Director of Bresca and Jônt, Ryan Ratino’s Michelin star concepts in Washington, DC. Will has been working with Chef Ratino for four years, helping construct the beverage vision of both concepts. Over that time, Bresca has been twice nominated for Cocktail Program of Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington as well as being recognized by an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator and Best Cocktail Experience of 2022 by the Michelin Guide. He is a graduate of the BAR-5 Program and has achieved the WSET Level 3 Certification in Wine. Over the last decade, he has reached the National Finals of numerous cocktail competitions including Bacardi Legacy, Woodford Manhattan Experience and the Rémy Martin Bartender Talent Academy.