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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The Kentucky distilling landscape has changed quite a bit over the past decade as new distilleries have opened their doors, and some of them are giving the legacy operations a run for their money.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The hotel is a gathering place to enjoy local and rotating contemporary art exhibitions while sipping on bourbon from Kentucky's finest distilleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
While Loudoun County has been lauded as one of the top East Coast destinations for wine, the region can also claim several popular breweries, cideries, and distilleries.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The McKinney location will incorporate partnerships with North Texas vendors to use local ingredients and will also collaborate with local breweries and distilleries.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The hotel is a gathering place to enjoy local and rotating contemporary art exhibitions while sipping on bourbon from Kentucky's finest distilleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
While Loudoun County has been lauded as one of the top East Coast destinations for wine, the region can also claim several popular breweries, cideries, and distilleries.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The McKinney location will incorporate partnerships with North Texas vendors to use local ingredients and will also collaborate with local breweries and distilleries.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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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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