distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē 

-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

Photo, courtesy Diageo For decades, owning an entire cask of mature Scotch whisky was largely the preserve of distilleries, independent bottlers, and a handful of wealthy collectors. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Indeed, the effects on American whiskey brands and distilleries have been pronounced. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Lunch Break Hopside Brewery, downtown Alpena’s newest microbrewery, is also its first legal distillery. — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Most will be sourced from farmers in Mexico, while the rest will be made by local distilleries, breweries and the like. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for distillery

• artillery
• intermaxillary
• pillory
• premaxillary
• submaxillary

Kids Definition

distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē 

plural distilleries

: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done