Word
distillers
Phoneticsdis·tillers
US/dɪˈstɪɫɝz/
UK/dɪstˈɪləz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. people or companies that make strong drinks like whisky and vodka by heating liquid and collecting the steam.
n. manufacturers of distilled spirits such as whisky, vodka and gin, using controlled heating and condensation to separate and concentrate alcohol.
Examples
“Local distillers make whisky from barley and water.”
“The Scottish distillers age their single malt for twelve years before selling it worldwide.”
“Independent distillers across Kentucky balance traditional copper-still methods with modern efficiency to meet growing demand for small-batch bourbon.”
Examples
simple
“Local distillers make whisky from barley and water.”
contextual
“The Scottish distillers age their single malt for twelve years before selling it worldwide.”
complex
“Independent distillers across Kentucky balance traditional copper-still methods with modern efficiency to meet growing demand for small-batch bourbon.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “distillers” in context.
Verb
01. distillers expand
“Irish distillers are expanding rapidly into Asian markets.”
noun + verb
02. distillers face
“Small distillers face rising costs for energy and barley.”
noun + verb
03. distillers oppose
“Distillers oppose plans for minimum pricing on spirits.”
noun + verb
04. distillers produce
“Kentucky distillers produce over 90% of the world's bourbon.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. craft distillers
“Craft distillers have transformed the local gin market in recent years.”
adj + noun
06. independent distillers
“Independent distillers often focus on small-batch, artisanal spirits.”
adj + noun
07. leading distillers
“Leading distillers invest heavily in sustainable production methods.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. association of distillers
“The association of distillers lobbied against the tax increase.”
noun + prep + noun
09. group of distillers
“A group of distillers launched a campaign for fairer export rules.”
noun + prep + noun
10. association of scotch whisky distillers
“The Association of Scotch Whisky Distillers opposed the export tariff.”
11. impose higher taxes on distillers
“The government plans to impose higher taxes on distillers next year.”
12. independent craft distillers
“Independent craft distillers are driving innovation in gin production.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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