distillery
noun
dis·till·ery
di-ˈsti-lə-rē 
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done
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Today, more than 250 small distilleries are operating in Canada.
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The company, which operates two distilleries in the commonwealth, is owned by beverage giant Diageo.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
Plan a fall weekend with tours at area distilleries, hiking trips on scenic trails, and fine dining.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
The original distillery, and its still, were built in the 1800s.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The company, which operates two distilleries in the commonwealth, is owned by beverage giant Diageo.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
Plan a fall weekend with tours at area distilleries, hiking trips on scenic trails, and fine dining.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
The original distillery, and its still, were built in the 1800s.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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distillery
noun
dis·till·ery
dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done
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