distiller

noun

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

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Woodinville Whiskey was founded in 2010 by Brett Carlile and Orlin Sorensen, and in the beginning they were guided by the late master distiller David Pickerell, a whiskey industry figure who helped out many young distilleries. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 Maryland's alcohol sale laws Some business owners in Maryland have argued that lifting the ban on beer and wine sales in grocery stores would hurt craft distillers and would cause smaller retailers to have to compete with convenience stores and larger chains. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 The pool’s swim-up bar is also the setting for special events like Tropics Hour and Spirits in Flight, a complimentary tasting series hosted by guest distillers and brand ambassadors. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 Owner-bartender Nico de Soto of Mace in New York City and Paris’ Danico created KOTA Pandan Liqueur with the French distiller Gabriel Boudier. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 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 13 Mar. 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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