distiller

noun

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

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These stops often feature smaller tour groups, hands-on tastings and conversations directly with distillers or owners. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 Tamworth Distilling has built a reputation for asking questions most distillers wouldn’t dare ask. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 This particular example, in a 700 ml bottle, bears a washi label and is signed by Shinji Fukuyo, chief blender at Japanese distiller Suntory, parent company to Yamazaki. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026 This is the second release from FFWS master distiller for innovation, Chip Tate, who previously founded the Balcones distillery in Waco, Texas. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 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

noun
dis·​till·​er dis-ˈtil-ər How to pronounce distiller (audio)
: one that distills especially alcoholic liquors

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