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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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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

The Italian distiller set out cautiously positive guidance for a year in which it expects sales and earnings growth to be tempered by trade tariffs and currency effects.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

After showing me around the production floor, Andrew Shearer, the company’s 29-year-old head distiller, walked me to the big, airy bar.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 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

I put the distiller in there, the peanut can, the empty water jugs.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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