distiller

noun

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

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Kentucky distillers paid $75 million in aging barrel taxes this year, up 27% from 2024, according to the trade group. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025 In the Willy Wonka-esque laboratory, master distillers at Chopin work with flavor and texture to create a nuanced and layered spirit. Teddy Minford, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 Still, it should be noted that Bardstown Bourbon Company, another major contract distiller and producer of its own fantastic whiskey, just announced significant expansion plans for 2026. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025 With mezcal, no two bottles, even from the same distiller, are exactly the same. Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 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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