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.

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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

And the negative effects of US tariffs may not become clear for some months, as distillers moved swiftly to build up stocks in the country ahead of the frontier tax being introduced.

From BBC

Its lender, Truist Bank, placed the distiller under receivership, alleging that it defaulted on a $26 million loan, court papers show.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swinney is lobbying for the current 10% rate to be reduced or removed on the basis that it would benefit both Scottish and US distillers.

From BBC

But when sales declined in the second part of the 20th centuries, distillers started aging their excess bottles, which helped create the market we have now for premium, aged Scotch whiskey.

From BBC

This deal could also be a big win for UK businesses which manufacture the goods which have seen tariffs slashed, such as car makers and whisky distillers.

From BBC

Related Words

• alcohol
• drink
• liquor
• spirits