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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of distiller

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


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“It’s very emotional,” said Freddie Noe, an eighth-generation member of the brand’s founding family and the master distiller at Jim Beam, the world’s bestselling bourbon brand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

Washington retired two years later to Mount Vernon, where—perhaps inspired by the rebellion—he became a successful distiller of rye and corn whiskey.

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

French distiller Remy Cointreau RCO -5.37%decrease; red down pointing triangle downgraded its guidance for fiscal 2026 due to persisting challenges in China and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025

The Italian distiller said sales for the quarter through September rose 4.4%, adjusted for currency effects, to 752.8 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025

He set up the distiller to catch another half cup of water before the sun went down.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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