distiller

noun

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

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The new release is a blanco tequila with a surprisingly smoky profile for an unaged tequila—something master distiller Viridiana Tinoco sought to achieve from the beginning. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Booker’s son, Fred Noe, and his grandson Freddie Noe are the current master distillers at Jim Beam. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 The foundation awards scholarships to Black, Indigenous, and POC developing talent in the industry, which results in an inspiring pipeline: African farmers who practice traditional methods are part of the entrepreneurial network for future brewers and distillers in the diaspora. Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025 Shares of the Jack Daniel’s whiskey distiller tumbled nearly 16% this week. Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 June 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 12 Jul. 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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