The term 'distillate' is a liquid that has been purified through a process of distillation. It is an ESSENCE or SPIRIT that has been extracted from a source material, such as a fermented beverage or plant material. Distillates are often used in the production of alcoholic beverages, perfumes, and essential oils. The crossword solutions for the term 'distillate' are 'ESSENCE' (7 letters) and 'SPIRIT' (6 letters). Both words refer to the concentrated form of a substance that has been distilled.