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distillery

American  
[dih-stil-uh-ree] / dɪˈstɪl ə ri /

noun

plural

distilleries

  1. a place or establishment where distilling, especially the distilling of liquors, is done.

distillery British  
/ dɪˈstɪlərɪ /

noun

  1. a place where alcoholic drinks, etc, are made by distillation

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Etymology

Origin of distillery

First recorded in 1670–80; distill + -ery

Example Sentences

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It carries a $65,000 price tag and comes from a distillery whose roots go back 200 years, the same place where brands like Jameson are produced.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Last month, the company halted production of gin and vodka brands at its distillery in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, in order to "sharpen" the businesses focus.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The Foreign Office said Laos' Ministry of Public Security had said the hostel could not reopen until court proceedings concluded - although it was not clear if this included those involving the distillery owner.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“You can arrive, relax, experience the island and maybe go on a distillery tour the next day once you’ve taken it in.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“We are crossing the bar of distillery without a pilot.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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