distiller

noun

dis·​till·​er di-ˈsti-lər How to pronounce distiller (audio)
: one that distills especially alcoholic liquors

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The Best Contemporary Gins Of 2026 Contemporary gin gives distillers room to move past the London Dry template and let regional ingredients and inventive botanicals take the lead. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 This year’s release was selected by Rift and assistant master distiller Caleb Trigo from barrels aged between seven and nine years, and bottled between 110 and 125 proof depending on the barrel. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026 After more than two decades of experience in the industry working for Lush Cosmetics and Bolton Group between London and Milan, three years ago Commisso set up a small perfume lab to create scents in his spare time while also traveling across Italy to meet local farmers and distillers. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 These stops often feature smaller tour groups, hands-on tastings and conversations directly with distillers or owners. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for distiller

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First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of distiller was in 1562

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“Distiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distiller. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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distiller

noun
dis·​till·​er dis-ˈtil-ər How to pronounce distiller (audio)
: one that distills especially alcoholic liquors

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