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distiller

American  
[dih-stil-er] / dɪˈstɪl ər /

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 British  
/ dɪˈstɪlə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of distiller

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

Example Sentences

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Distiller Matt Power said the company heard about the problems caused by the invasive green crabs from the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Gabriela Bradt.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022

In May 2017, the brand officially recognized Green by naming him as its first Master Distiller, and Weaver has launched her own venture: a whiskey called Uncle Nearest.

From Time • Jul. 26, 2018

Distiller Ben Lyon leads tours Saturday at 2 and 4 p.m.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2016

Japanese makers have stormed competitions ever since, with Suntory winning "Distiller of the Year" at the International Spirit Challenge for the third time in July and the Trophy prize for its 21-year Hibiki blend.

From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2013

The Imp and the Crust—This is a Russian folk-tale, of which "The First Distiller" is the dramatized version.

From Tolstoy on Shakespeare A Critical Essay on Shakespeare by Chertkov, V. G. (Vladimir Grigorevich)