Word
distillery
Phoneticsdis·tillery
US/dɪˈstɪɫɝi/
UK/dɪstˈɪləɹi/
Definition
n. a factory or place where strong alcoholic drinks, like whiskey or gin, are made. It is where the liquid is heated and cooled to make it pure and strong.
n. an industrial facility or establishment where spirits are produced through the process of distillation. Refers specifically to the site of production for high-alcohol beverages rather than fermented ones like beer or wine.
Examples
“The distillery offers tours and tastings every weekend.”
“After the grain is fermented, it is sent to the distillery to be turned into high-quality vodka.”
“The historic distillery has preserved its traditional copper pot stills, which the master distiller claims are essential for maintaining the unique flavor profile of their single malt scotch.”
Examples
simple
“The distillery offers tours and tastings every weekend.”
contextual
“After the grain is fermented, it is sent to the distillery to be turned into high-quality vodka.”
complex
“The historic distillery has preserved its traditional copper pot stills, which the master distiller claims are essential for maintaining the unique flavor profile of their single malt scotch.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier in noun phrases like 'distillery tour' or 'distillery worker'.
Real-World Examples
“Newer distilleries bottle whiskey produced by other companies while they wait for their own product to mature.” “He said Tilray may also consider reviving BrewDog’s closed distillery business if it felt there was a sufficient market in the UK.” Word family
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