distillery
noun
dis·till·ery
di-ˈsti-lə-rē 
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done
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In addition to approving the city permits, the commissioners also recommended that the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board grant the project’s request for a (Type 23) state alcohol license allowing a small beer manufacturing operation and a (Type 74) license for a craft distillery.
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Irish single grain refers to the fact that the whiskey is made at a single distillery from a mashbill that is made up of a mixture of grains (most commonly in a column still as opposed to a pot still).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Irish single grain refers to the fact that the whiskey is made at a single distillery from a mashbill that is made up of a mixture of grains (most commonly in a column still as opposed to a pot still).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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distillery
noun
dis·till·ery
dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done
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