distiller

noun

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

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This is the 43rd annual release of Midleton Very Rare, and the sixth to come out under the watch of master distiller Kevin O’Gorman. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026 Or take a day trip to a palenque outside the city to meet mezcaleros (master distillers) and learn about the process, from harvesting the agave to distillation. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 Once the deal closes, most Maplewood production will shift to Half Acre, according to Ari Megalis, head distiller and co-founder of Maplewood. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Maryland's alcohol sale laws Some business owners in Maryland have argued that lifting the ban on beer and wine sales in grocery stores would hurt craft distillers and would cause smaller retailers to have to compete with convenience stores and larger chains. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 4 Mar. 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 Mar. 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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