Seasons & Episodes
Rum Conundrum
Mark, Digger and Tim judge as legal and outlaw distillers compete to make the best rum; constructing stills of their own
American Whiskey
Heritage grains meet charred oak as three amateur distillers compete to make the best American whiskey; judged by Mark,
Moonshine of Mexico
Mark, Digger and Tim judge as top amateur distillers from both sides of the law compete to make mezcal, the moonshine of
Mountain Brandy
Legal and outlaw distillers compete head-to-head to see who makes a classic Appalachian tradition called Mountain Brandy
Mark vs. Digger vs. Tim
Tickle hosts as Appalachia’s most notorious moonshiners go head-to-head in a moonshine distilling competition. Mark, D
High Proof Cherry Bounce
Legal and outlaw distillers compete to make a 300-year-old spirit called Cherry Bounce, a favorite drink of George Washi
Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Mark, Digger and Tim judge as three amateur distillers compete to make the world's most notorious spirit - absinthe. Bui
Navy Strength Rum
Outlaw shiners and legal distillers compete to distill true Navy Strength Rum, but the bar for entry is 114-proof. With
Battle of Backwoods
Judged by legends Mark, Digger and Tim, three of America's favorite moonshiners, Josh Owens, Mark Rogers and up-and-come
Gin Craze
Legal and outlaw distillers compete to make gin, a notorious spirit with medieval roots that is still prized in the back
Spirit of the South
Distillers compete to make peach brandy; a spirit so prized in the Old South it was once more popular than whiskey; judg
Ultra High Proof
Distillers compete to make a Prohibition-era classic; moonshine up to an ultra-high 180 proof; building their own stills
George Washington Rye
Three distillers compete to make a recipe created by George Washington himself. Judged by legends Mark, Digger and Tim,
Pot-Still Vodka
Distillers compete to make Vodka; the secret to surviving a Russian winter and now America's most-consumed spirit.
Battle Of The Judges
Tim Smith challenges Mark and Digger to a moonshine-making rematch; the three legends face off to see who can bring the
American as Applejack
Skilled shiners compete using both freeze and heat distillation in a battle to make America's first liquor; Lisa Laird D
Nuts on the Line
Mark, Digger and Tim judge as a female distiller challenges an outlaw shiner and a pro distiller from Hawaii to make the
Battle of the Still Hands
Legal and outlaw distillers compete to turn raw ingredients into the best high-proof spirits. Hosted by moonshine legend
World War of Whiskey
It's bourbon vs scotch vs Japanese whiskey; Mark, Digger and Tim judge as three specialized distillers compete in a glob
Outlaw Grudge Match
Josh, Mike and Mark Rogers compete in the ultimate liquor-making rematch. Judged by moonshine legends Mark, Digger and T
Battle of the States
Three outlaw shiners representing Alabama, Ohio and West Virginia compete to determine whose regional Appalachian recipe
Lost Family Recipe Showdown
Special guest judge Danielle Parton joins Mark, Digger and Tim as Josh, Daniel and Mike put their family recipes on the
Moonshine of Eastern Europe
Legal and outlaw distillers compete to turn raw ingredients into the best high-proof spirits. Hosted by moonshine legend
Shot of Redemption
Legal and outlaw distillers compete to turn raw ingredients into the best high-proof spirits. Hosted by moonshine legend
Absinthe's Tricky Sister
Tickle digs up the history and Mark, Digger and Tim judge asthree highly skilled distillers battle to make Pastis, ahigh
Popcorn Sutton Challenge
Guest Judge Pam Sutton joins Mark, Digger and Tim as three Master Distiller champions face real backwoods elements as th
The Best Medicine
For centuries, moonshiners moonlighted as medicine-makers. In that backwoods tradition, three distillers compete to make
Italian Grappa
Legal and outlaw distillers compete to turn raw ingredients into the best high-proof spirits. Hosted by moonshine legend
Hard Times Shine
With ingredients in short supply, Mark, Digger and Tim judge the "hard times challenge;" shiners Tickle, Mike and Daniel
Honey Means Money
Tim, Mark and Digger judge as two outlaw shiners compete to make top-notch moonshine from raw honey, one of the trickies
Apple Pie
Returning champions take on Moonshine’s most popular flavour - Apple Pie.
Backwoods Hard Seltzer
Josh Owens guest judges as three accomplished distillers compete using backwoods methods and forced pressurization to tu
Sippin' Cream
Richard, Josh and Daniel compete to run high-proof spirits for sippin’ cream. But when Tickle reveals the cream source
Caffeinated Shine
Tim, Mark and Digger judge as three skilled distillers integrate coffee into their mash recipes to see who can run the m
Revenge of the Still Hands
Loyal still hands for Tim, Richard and Mark and Digger steal the spotlight, putting their moonshining skills on the line
Breakfast Booze
In a judge-favorite challenge, three experienced distillers attempt to turn classic American breakfast foods, from donut
Clash of the Champions
Six top winners in Master Distiller history face off in a grand elimination tournament where they must design elaborate
Backwoods Double Elimination
The top legal and outlaw champions in the history of Master Distiller compete against still-hand champions in a grand el
Josh's Lucky Bounce
Three Master Distiller champions remain in the grand elimination tournament, but only two will survive; with Josh as gue
Master Distiller Tournament Finale
Two master distillers enter the final round but only one can emerge the tournament champion and compete against the judg
Prehistoric Shine
Three self-taught distillers compete to make whiskey from ancient grains.
Big Box Store Showdown
When backwoods shiners and a professional distiller bring groundbreaking savory flavors to the competition, the judges a
Finger-Lickin' Shine
When backwoods shiners and a professional distiller bring groundbreaking savory flavors to the competition, the judges a
Tim's Thanksgiving Throwdown
When Tim announces the first Thanksgiving actually took place in Virginia, Tickle smokes a Virginia ham in honor of the
American Agave
By law, tequila and mezcal can only be made in Mexico, but outlaw distillers follow their own set of rules. Three of the
Firehouse Flameout
Three firefighters famous for their shine compete to run their best off-duty recipes. Veteran firemen Tim and Mark taste
Bang For The Buck
Mark, Digger and Tim taste the results as two outlaw shiners and a legal distiller take on record high prices in a compe
Secret Santa Showdown
It's a holiday extravaganza with guest judge Danielle Parton along with Mark Rogers and Tickle as a sneaky St. Nick. Pre
Family Feud
For the first time ever, families bring their inherited moonshine recipes to the Master Distiller arena. But when couple
Team Digger vs Team Tim
Digger coaches three outlaw shiners as they face off against Tim's three legal distillers in a three-round ultimate elim
Dual at Dawn: Legal vs. Outlaw
Mark, Digger and Tim devise a diabolical challenge as a pair of outlaw shiners face two legal distillers in battle for c
Final Showdown Legal vs Outlaw
Mark, Digger and Tim have saved one of the hardest distilling challenges for last in an epic tournament finale; just one
Armed Forces Faceoff
Tim, Mark and Digger judge the results as three US military veterans, who served their country overseas, battle to becom
Billion Buck Booze
To earn the title of Master Distiller and a stake in a booming billion-dollar ready-to-drink cocktail market, three lega
President’s Day
In honor of all the past presidents who dabbled in distilling, moonshiners Josh, Howard and Kelly compete to make the be
Racing Champions
The King Richard Petty and racing champions Thad Moffitt and Brendan Gaughan team up with moonshine legends Mark, Digger
Race To The Finish Line
With the title on the line, Team Petty and Team Gaughan summon their bootlegging heritage to run championship liquor. Bu
Still Builder Showdown
In the first-ever combo competition, three craftsmen-distillers compete to build working stills from raw sheet copper wh
Delicious but expired
Digger takes three distillers to a local farm to select ingredients for their mash from containers of expired produce. W
Amanda vs Richard vs Tater
When Spring comes, everything is at stake for backwoods shiners. Outlaw champions Amanda, Richard and Tater compete to m
Reverse Engineering Showdown
Three expert distillers blind-taste a mystery liquor, then compete to recreate it from raw ingredients. Using only their
Zero Proof Spirits
Mark, Digger and Tim judge as three expert distillers compete to run zero-proof spirits that taste as good as their high
Free Is Me
Three expert distillers forage free raw ingredients from nature and compete to turn them into tasty, high-proof spirits.
Corn Stars
A base recipe invented centuries ago spawned today's American moonshines and bourbons; three distillers will start with
Rum Loving Criminals
Distillers compete to run the best jar of America's original outlaw spirit.
Tea Party Rebellion
Tea and liquor –– they're two beverages Americans will fight a rebellion for; Mark, Digger, and Tim judge as three d
Liquid Gold Liquor
Rare and illegal, wild ginseng can command thousands of dollars per pound; for three aspiring distillers, a run of ginse
Tickle's Billion-Buck Booze
Flavored whisky is a billion-dollar market on the legal side, but when Tickle hears the challenge, he crashes the party
Lucky But Illegal
Moonshine has an Irish forefather, a high-proof spirit called Poitin, still outlawed in Northern Ireland. For this chall
Sudden Elimination
On a special Master Distiller Tournament, five champion outlaw distillers battle it out in a backwoods battle royale. Am
Outlaw Rules
Four outlaw distillers, Amanda, Richard, Kelly and Tater, battle for their place in shiner history. Facing real-world ou
How You Like Them Apples?
After defeating four expert moonshiners, only two champions remain to compete in the final distillation, running an appl
Prison Shine
Tickle, Tim and Henry serve as judge and jury while two outlaws and one legal distiller take on the hard-time challenge
Chef-Distiller Showdown
Nobody knows more about flavor than professional chefs; guest judge Robert Irvine presides over a pressure cooker of com
Hot Liquor
Moonshiners stars Richard Landry, Killer Beaz and Howard Thompson compete to turn spicy peppers into tasty, high-proof m
Josh's Sugarcane Shine
Ever since Josh Owens' footage went viral showing a moonshiner in Brazil making liquor from sugar cane juice in just two
Beer Before Liquor
Mark, Digger and Tim judge as three top distillers go head-to-head to distill off-the-shelf beers into high-proof liquor
Baked Booze
Tickle's mom brings the cake as three top distillers compete to turn a bakery's worth of cookies and confections into sc
Ultimate Vodka Showdown
this episode features both legal and outlaw distillers as they face off in a challenge to create the best pot-still vodk
Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey
In this episode, the contestants will face the pressure of honoring Jim Tom’s legacy while showcasing their own skills
Mystery Can Moonshine
Mark, Digger, and Tim judge as three former champions turn unlabeled canned goods into high-proof liquor. In a final-rou
Sour Mash Secrets
This thrilling episode promises to showcase the artistry and skill of three talented distillers as they compete to creat
Wine Into Shine
Jimmy Redcorn Reborn