distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

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One of the best names in the category is Midleton Very Rare, an annual luxury release that is produced at the eponymous distillery where other major brands are made, and the brand just announced the launch of the new 2026 edition of this exceptional Irish whiskey. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026 The complex now includes a cafe, restaurant, creamery, distillery, pottery shop, and more. Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Local brands Mean Mule distillery and Una Familia Tequila also were in the mix, providing some Kansas City flavor to the guests in attendance. Joseph Hernandez march 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026 Hastings Cameron of Madison’s Imaginary Factory Cameron, owner of the inventive Madison distillery Imaginary Factory, is a national semifinalist in the category of Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distillery

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First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of distillery was in 1758

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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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distillery

noun
dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done

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