distillery
noun
dis·till·ery
di-ˈsti-lə-rē 
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done
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George Washington returned to Mount Vernon and established a profitable whiskey distillery.
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Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
This tequila was distilled at the Arette distillery, which also produces tequila released under that eponymous brand name.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
The Single Barrel Collection, first introduced in 2025, was designed to give drinkers more consistent access to the distillery’s 10 unique recipes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky is known for its hospitality and bourbon distilleries, which means solo travelers can find good friends and good drinks while exploring this Southern city.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
This tequila was distilled at the Arette distillery, which also produces tequila released under that eponymous brand name.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
The Single Barrel Collection, first introduced in 2025, was designed to give drinkers more consistent access to the distillery’s 10 unique recipes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky is known for its hospitality and bourbon distilleries, which means solo travelers can find good friends and good drinks while exploring this Southern city.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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distillery
noun
dis·till·ery
dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done
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