The Tanqueray Gin Workshop is an in-depth education on the complex history of Gin and its botanicals.
This fun and interactive session focuses on Tanqueray and its expressions. Guests will have the opportunity to create their own "Gin” with a neutral spirit and botanicals flash-infused with hand-picked botanicals on site!
3-Hour Educational Workshop for pre-assigned Student Pass holders.
Location: Dimo's Apizza, 701 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Tanqueray Gin
William Codman, National Educator, Tanqueray Gin
William is a seasoned and accomplished bar/restaurant veteran with over 25 years of experience in the spirits industry; as a bartender, bar manager, and brand ambassador, all of which set him up for success as the National Educator for DHP. Energetic, happy, and fun, he is driven to be the best educator he can be and draws inspiration from his life and mentors. He is a former Master of Whiskey, where he worked firsthand in distilleries all over the world. Later, becoming a Program Specialist for all Diageo Reserve brands. Mentoring team members, educating trade and working national distributors. He enjoys creating programming and sharing his learnings with people who have a thirst for knowledge. William believes that while hospitality isn’t fixing rainy days, it does bring sunshine. “There are so many amazing things to learn about our industry, I am lucky and get to share the science, history and techniques that were taught to me”.
His passion for wine took him to Burgundy where he lived and worked a full harvest. His skills as a mixologist won him multiple spirits and cocktail certifications and he has competed in many national cocktail competitions, including being awarded "Boston's Best Bartender '10" and an appearance on TV’s “On the Rocks, America's Best Bartender.” He is the creator of the nationally recognized bartending competition, Cocktail Wars and has executed the event for more than 7 years. He has been the Director of Operations for large high volume companies, successfully overseeing multiple bars and restaurants at one time.
A lifelong student, Bill believes there’s always something new to learn, and he strives to learn and teach as much as possible— his philosophy is never one-size-fits-all. A graduate of Douai Abbey School, Farnham College, and Portsmouth University, he has also completed the Malt Advocate certification.
A passionate snowboarder (he even teaches lessons), Bill also loves to surf, run, play tennis, go to concerts, and ride motorbikes. You might be surprised to learn he can even fly a non-powered sail plane! He resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.
