Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distillery
noun
/dɪˈstɪləri/
Definition
A place where alcoholic beverages, especially spirits, are produced through the process of distillation.
Examples
- The local distillery offers tours and tastings of their craft spirits.
- She visited a distillery in Scotland to learn about the whiskey-making process.
- The distillery produces a range of gin flavors using local botanicals.
Meaning
Distilleries are facilities where raw materials, like grains or fruits, are fermented and then distilled to produce spirits such as whiskey, vodka, or rum.
Synonyms
- brewery
- winery
- plant
