distiller

noun

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

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McCall told The Athletic that the Oaks Lily was crafted around 1999 by Woodford’s now master distiller emeritus, Chris Morris. Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Buy Now Sip Tequila: $199 8 Tapatío Excelencia Gran Reserva Photo : Tapatio Tapatío was founded by Don Felipe Camarena, and his grandson, Carlos, is the master distiller today. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025 Fawn Weaver founded Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to honor the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the secret to making great whiskey. Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Kentucky bourbon distillers and industry groups are advocating for a return to zero-for-zero tariffs between the U.S. and its trade partners. Olivia Evans, USA Today, 2 Apr. 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 7 May. 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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