pot still
noun
: a still used especially in the distillation of Irish grain whiskey and Scotch malt whiskey in which the heat of the fire is applied directly to the pot containing the mash
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Belmont Farm Distillery Belmont Farm is known for their use of a nearly century-old solid copper pot still, which is in contrast to the column stills used at most larger distilleries.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
After entering through gates made of repurposed copper previously used for pot stills, the tour begins in a museum that chronicles the spirit’s history.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Last spring, Midleton released its oldest pot still Irish whiskey to date as part of the distillery’s bicentennial celebration.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
The package includes six 50 mL bottles (three bourbons and three American single malts) sourced from the 17-year-old company’s 1,500‑gallon copper pot still.
—Patricia Kaowthumrong, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
After entering through gates made of repurposed copper previously used for pot stills, the tour begins in a museum that chronicles the spirit’s history.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Last spring, Midleton released its oldest pot still Irish whiskey to date as part of the distillery’s bicentennial celebration.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
The package includes six 50 mL bottles (three bourbons and three American single malts) sourced from the 17-year-old company’s 1,500‑gallon copper pot still.
—Patricia Kaowthumrong, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Pot still.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot%20still. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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