distillery

noun
dis·​till·​ery | \ di-ˈsti-lə-rē How to pronounce distillery (audio) , -ˈstil-rē\
plural distilleries

Definition of distillery

: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

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Craft spirits tastings and distillery tours are part of the operation here, as well as dining. Rosemary Mcclure, Los Angeles Times, "Ride the Rocky Mountaineer and be amazed at the spectacular mountain ranges. And then there’s Sasquatch," 17 Aug. 2019 One of those behind the lobbying was banker and distillery owner Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr., whose name now adorns a line of whiskeys from Buffalo Trace — all bottled in bond in tribute to Taylor. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, "‘Bottled in bond’ was created to protect drinkers in the 1800s. Now the label has a new appeal.," 29 July 2019 Guests who choose not to do the wine tasting can buy wine by the glass or bottle from each winery or distillery. Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, "Here's a list of the wineries and distilleries you will find at Carmel's Art of Wine," 19 July 2019 This 21 and older, rain or shine event will feature some of the best breweries, wineries and distilleries from the area. baltimoresun.com, "Jazz It Up with HdG Colored School Foundation’s 3rd annual Arts, Wine & Jazz Festival," 18 July 2019 While most visits will be private for your group, some activities, including the whisky distillery tour and tasting, and the cruise on Loch Ness, will be shared with travelers outside of your group. National Geographic, "Scotland Private Expedition," 12 June 2019 The saloon's sibling establishment, Catskills Distilling Company, offers distillery tours and tastings at an Art Deco bar that came from the 1939 World's Fair in Flushing. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian, "The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2019," 6 June 2019 The restaurant and distillery will cost about $18 million to build and eventually employ 100 people, the tribe said. Kris Maher, WSJ, "As 180-Year Distillery Ban Lifts, Tribes Weigh Alcohol Questions Anew," 22 Dec. 2018 The distillery offers a limited number of spots for regular tours. Akira Kyles, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "New Maryland law opens up MISCellaneous and Patapsco distilleries to selling cocktails in Carroll County," 24 July 2019

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First Known Use of distillery

1758, in the meaning defined above

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distillery

noun

English Language Learners Definition of distillery

: a place where alcoholic drinks (such as whiskey) are produced