distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē 

-ˈstil-rē

plural distilleries

: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But this new release from the Bay Area’s Redwood Empire distillery brings together bourbon, rye, single malt, and wheat whiskey made from a blend of 10 different mashbills, something that is truly unique in the whiskey world. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

But that could change if lawmakers choose not to pass legislation safeguarding distillery deliveries before the legislative session ends on August 31. — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Lochs of Jura is a blend of 10, 11, and 12 year American whiskeys, finished in casks from Scotland’s Jura distillery. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The aperitif hails from Italy and was developed by Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, a historic distillery established in Bologna in 1885. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for distillery

• artillery
• intermaxillary
• pillory
• premaxillary
• submaxillary

Kids Definition

distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē 

plural distilleries

: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done