distiller

noun

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

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Last year, master distiller Brian Prewitt told Robb Report that the Commonwealth’s hot, humid summers and mild winters mean that more water evaporates as part of the angel’s share than alcohol. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 And the process, which creates a high-protein animal feed called distillers grain, reduces POET’s carbon footprint by another 11%. Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026 Unlike wineries and breweries that can self-distribute to retailers and restaurants in Texas, distillers are beholden to a three-tier system in which products must be sold through a distributor. Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026 The master distiller also emphasizes the importance of heat cycling, a process Brown-Forman implemented in 1874 that mimics the changing seasons during the colder months to ensure maturation doesn’t stop. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 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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