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Season 8 – Moonshiners: Master Distiller

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America's top legal and outlaw distillers go head-to-head in a booze-making competition to see who has what it takes to join the ranks and win the title of Master Distiller. Three competitors will faceoff each week in a series of challenges focused on making a specific type of spirit, including American whiskey, rum, gin, mountain brandy and mezcal, among others.
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Moonshiners: Master Distiller — Season 8

Moonshiners: Master Distiller — Season 8

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Jeremy Schwartz

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Mark Ramsey

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Eric "Digger" Manes

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Tim Smith

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Mike Cockrell

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Josh Owens

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 27, 2026 Ultimate Vodka Showdown Legal and outlaw distillers face off with different raw ingredients to craft pot-still vodka; but when Tim, Tickle, and Digger spring a final-round twist, distilling skill alone separates the best from the rest and earns one the title of Master Distiller. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 3, 2026 Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey Backwoods legends Mark, Digger, and Josh judge as three Moonshiners stars pay homage to the late Jim Tom Hedrick, battling to recreate the best-tasting rendition of the outlaw legend's notoriously high-proof rye whiskey. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Mystery Can Moonshine Mark, Digger, and Tim judge as three former champions turn unlabeled canned goods into high-proof liquor. In a final-round twist, the judges take it full circle by challenging the finalists to transform their finished spirit back into a canned cocktail. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 17, 2026 Sour Mash Secrets Three distillers go head-to-head to craft sour mash whiskey, one of America's greatest contributions to the liquor world. With Tim and Digger judging, finalists must rapid-age their spirits for a high-stakes showdown with a renowned guest expert. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 24, 2026 Wine Into Shine Legal and outlaw distillers take on a centuries-old challenge, turning leftover bottles of wine into shine built to stand the test of time. Judged by Mark, Digger, Tim, and guest expert Emery Whalen, only one will be crowned Master Distiller. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 3, 2026 Jimmy Red Corn Reborn Three distillers compete to resurrect a Civil War-era shine made from Jimmy Red Corn, a rare variety once nearly extinct. Judged by Tim, Tickle, and guest expert Tim Jones, only one will master its flavor and earn a coveted spot on the shelf. Details
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Moonshiners: Master Distiller — Season 8

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Season Info

Director
Nick Skolnick
Executive Producer
Cristin Cricco, Bill Howard, Laura Palumbo Johnson, Matt Ostrom
Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 27, 2026