distiller

noun

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

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Basil Hayden was created in 1992 by the late, greaet Jim Beam master distiller Booker Noe, along with Booker’s, Knob Creek, and Baker’s (the brand was called Basil Hayden‘s until 2021). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026 This blend is what distillers call a mash bill. Hannah Hayes, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Fred Alkemil Creme Cassis Founded in 2014, Fred Jerbis is an artisan distiller based in Friulli, Italy, where founder Federico Cremasco forages many of the botanicals found in his Fred Alkemil line of liqueurs. Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Among current American distillers, who has the most fascinating resume? David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 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

noun
dis·​till·​er dis-ˈtil-ər How to pronounce distiller (audio)
: one that distills especially alcoholic liquors

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