distiller

[ dih-stil-er ]

noun

1. an apparatus for distilling, as a condenser; still.
2. a person or company whose business it is to extract alcoholic liquors by distillation.

distiller

/ dɪˈstɪlə /

noun

1. a person or organization that distils, esp a company that makes spirits

Word History and Origins

Origin of distiller¹

First recorded in 1570–80; distill + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Chinese terroir means an exceptional and unique environment for aging, including the water source here — top-notch mineral water. The source of water at Mount Emei is very famous,” says Yang Tao, master distiller at the distillery.

From Seattle Times

She said that every morning farmworkers harvest more than 80 crates’ worth of lavender stems from the fields to load into a distiller, which then extracts the essential oils.

From Los Angeles Times

Owner and distiller Erik Liedholm also imported two pot stills from Germany and will start cranking out more whiskey while the Bothell distillery focuses on gin and other clear spirits, he said.

From Seattle Times

On a currency-neutral basis, sales in the U.S. and Canada would have only dropped 1.4%, the distiller said.

From Reuters

She said that every morning farmworkers harvest more than 80 crates’ worth of lavender stems from the fields to load into a distiller, which then extracts the essential oils.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alcohol
• drink
• liquor
• spirits