distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bulleit opened its own distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky in 2017, but that whiskey is still aging and has yet to be released. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024 Woodford Reserve undermined unionization efforts at its Kentucky distillery by awarding pay raises, relaxing its vacation policy and handing out bottles of whiskey to workers before a vote on whether to unionize, a federal judge ruled. Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024 The question remains as to whether NMR spectroscopy is a blessing or a curse for gin distilleries. Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024 With more than 40 distilleries experimenting with distillation, blending and casks style, this broader diversity is making its role alongside food all the more interesting. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Trail With seven stops in Louisville alone, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail includes 46 of the state's 90-plus distilleries. Maggie Kimberl, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 At its peak, Rawsonville had a thriving inn along the Huron River, a cheese factory, two copper shops, a distillery for rye whisky, and various other shops. Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024 Beginning March 28, a small number of bottles will also be offered for purchase at the distillery gift shop along with limited in-store availability at fine retailers in Kentucky. The Courier-Journal, 29 Mar. 2024 Make a detour to visit one of the Driftwood wineries or Dripping Springs' booming distillery district. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of distillery was in 1758

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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

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distillery

noun
dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done

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