distillation
noun
dis·til·la·tion
ˌdi-stə-ˈlā-shən 
1
a
: the process of purifying a liquid by successive evaporation and condensation
b
: a process like distillation
gradual distillation of the truth
also
: an instance of such distilling
2
: something distilled : distillate sense 2
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025
As a reminder, the term bottled-in-bond means that the whiskey is at least four years old, bottled at exactly 100 proof, and the product of one distillery and one distillation season.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
And that's a perfect distillation of [the creatives] idea of what's appropriate, and my millennial, crusty value set of what's woke.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Guests can sip their handcrafted cocktails (and mocktails) alongside gourmet bites, then tour the onsite facilities to learn more about the distillation process.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025
As a reminder, the term bottled-in-bond means that the whiskey is at least four years old, bottled at exactly 100 proof, and the product of one distillery and one distillation season.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
And that's a perfect distillation of [the creatives] idea of what's appropriate, and my millennial, crusty value set of what's woke.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Guests can sip their handcrafted cocktails (and mocktails) alongside gourmet bites, then tour the onsite facilities to learn more about the distillation process.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“Distillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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distillation
noun
dis·til·la·tion
ˌdis-tə-ˈlā-shən
: a process of heating a liquid or solid until it sends off a vapor and then cooling the vapor until it becomes liquid
Medical Definition
distillation
noun
dis·til·la·tion
ˌdis-tə-ˈlā-shən
1
: a process that consists of driving gas or vapor from liquids or solids by heating and condensing to liquid products and that is used especially for purification, fractionation, or the formation of new substances
2
: something distilled
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