distiller

noun

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

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It was created by its namesake, the late legendary master distiller Booker Noe, in 1987 (it was called Booker’s True Barrel Bourbon back then) as a special treat for family and close friends. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 Craft producers created some of these bourbons, while others are new expressions from legacy distillers. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 In the early aughts, craft distillers appeared on the scene, rethinking traditional styles and propelling the creations of new expressions. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025 That included tariffs on U.S. bourbon (hurting distillers in Kentucky) and orange juice (hurting farmers in Florida). David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distiller. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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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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