distiller

[ dih-stil-er ]

/ dɪˈstɪl ər /

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noun

an apparatus for distilling, as a condenser; still.

a person or company whose business it is to extract alcoholic liquors by distillation.

Nearby words

distillate, distillation, distillation column, distilled, distilled water, distiller, distillers' grain, distillery, distillment, distinct, distinction

Origin of distiller

First recorded in 1570–80; distill + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for distiller

More than perhaps any other distiller of Scotch whisky, The Macallan understands the importance of color to a great whisky.
Why Natural Color Is So Crucial To Understanding A Whisky’s Flavors||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Any distiller who cannot adhere to them may not label its whiskey as such.
Hillbilly Heaven: The History of Small-Batch Bourbon|Dane Huckelbridge|March 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Langdale—that's my name—vintner and distiller—Holborn Hill—you're heartily welcome, if you'll come.'
Barnaby Rudge|Charles Dickens
The distiller mixes the malt with warm water, whereupon the diastase commences the conversion of the starch of the grain.
The Romance of War Inventions|Thomas W. Corbin

From these hints and the experience of the distiller, a judgment may be formed of the state of fermentation and the quality.
The Practical Distiller|Samuel McHarry
At St. Petersburgh she had been a distiller of brandy; and now at Paris she turned rabbit-merchant.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2|Camden Pelham
Her maiden name was Cassidy, and her father a distiller; and, in fact, Bob was quite delighted with his beautiful neighbour.
Jack Hinton|Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for distiller

distiller

/ (dɪˈstɪlə) /

noun

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

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