distiller

noun

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

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Booker’s son, Fred Noe, and his grandson Freddie Noe are the current master distillers at Jim Beam. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 The foundation awards scholarships to Black, Indigenous, and POC developing talent in the industry, which results in an inspiring pipeline: African farmers who practice traditional methods are part of the entrepreneurial network for future brewers and distillers in the diaspora. Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025 Shares of the Jack Daniel’s whiskey distiller tumbled nearly 16% this week. Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 June 2025 Founded by Korean-American entrepreneur Bryan Do and helmed by Scottish master distiller Andrew Shand (formerly of The Macallan), this is the country’s first true single malt distillery. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 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 24 Jun. 2025.

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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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