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

"The industry would definitely benefit from having more females on board in terms of whisky production, such as blenders or distillers."

From BBC

Sometimes, bakers and distillers may love a variety with poor yields — which doesn’t make economic sense to grow — and they’ll instead have to use what they can get.

From Salon

Though for some, whisky is synonymous with Scotch, Wales enjoys an unusual place in liquor history because a Welshman, Evan Williams, is hailed as one of the first distillers of bourbon in the United States.

From New York Times

Tequila and mezcal distillers harvest the plants before they flower, converting the ample sugars into alcohol—thus depriving tequila bats of the nectar they rely on.

From Science Magazine

The variety of brands reflects the many choices that distillers make on the mash bill, fermentation and distillation conditions, and aging process.

From Scientific American

Related Words

• alcohol
• drink
• liquor
• spirits