distillery

[dih-stil-uh-ree]

noun

plural

distilleries 

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

distillery

/ dɪˈstɪlərɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of distillery¹

First recorded in 1670–80; distill + -ery

Example Sentences

The company planned at the time to invest at least $150 million in the distillery’s development, but little progress has been made since.

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But critics said newly-planted trees had failed to grow and buildings marked to become an eco-hotel, distillery and outdoor centre were sold off.

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They added: "This unusual quality situation has come at a bad time, with distilleries rapidly scaling back whisky production, and a high global grain supply depressing prices around the world."

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In part, bourbon has become a victim of its own success - the rise in bourbon sales, and the growth of the premium market, helped fuel many small distilleries.

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In Speyside, the Scotsman newspaper reports that several whisky distilleries have shut down summer production early due to low water levels on the River Spey.

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• alcohol 
• drink 
• liquor 
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