Plot Synopsis

In each one-hour episode of MASTER DISTILLER, three competitors face off in a series of challenges focused on making a specific type of spirit, including American whiskey, rum, gin, mountain brandy, and mezcal. Beyond the necessary amount of skill required to complete the challenges, these competitors need to prove their knowledge of the craft and demonstrate profound creativity as they convert raw local ingredients into authentic, handcrafted spirits that impress the three judges: Mark, Digger and Tim of Discovery's MOONSHINER. The champion of each episode receives a limited release of their winning recipe through Sugarlands Distilling Co.

The sophomore season of MASTER DISTILLER premiered on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

MASTER DISTILLER returned for its third season on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel. This season, the best-of-the-best legal and outlaw 'shiners from across the country are back and ready to compete in the thrilling distilling competition that's boozier than ever. Three competitors, three judges, and one winning spirit -- they'll distill everything from applejack (the first American spirit) to medicinal liquors in the tradition of Jagermeister and Campari. The competitors will go toe-to-toe in challenges such as Scotch vs American vs Japanese whiskey, which pits three regional whiskeys against each other, as well as a lost family recipe showdown where they'll bring their best backwoods family recipes to the competition. Hosted by moonshining legends Mark, Digger, Tim, and Tickle along with guest judges at the top of their field, each episode determines who has what it takes to be called Master Distiller. Let the battle of the booze begin!

Season 4 of MASTER DISTILLER premiered on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel. In the new season, America's top legal and outlaw distillers compete head-to-head to turn raw ingredients into authentic handcrafted spirits. This season, judges Mark, Digger and Tim raise the bar with clever new competitions such as the big box store challenge where distillers must attempt to turn a discount store shopping spree into tasty high-proof spirits, a family competition where couples must test their shining skills along with their partnerships, and a Thanksgiving-themed contest where previous Master Distiller winners return to craft a 100-proof liquor recipe with flavors to match the holiday. Hosted by moonshine legends Mark, Digger, Tim, and Tickle along with guest judges at the top of their field, each episode determines who has what it takes to be called Master Distiller.
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The sixth season of MASTER DISTILLER debuted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel. Judges Mark, Digger and Tim raise the bar on real-world challenges to test America's top legal and outlaw distillers. With holiday showdowns, shopping sprees, and backwoods still sites, they will determine who has what it takes to be called Master Distiller. In the season opener, "Reverse Engineering Showdown," three expert distillers blind-taste a mystery liquor, then compete to recreate it from raw ingredients. Using only their senses, they must reverse-engineer the flavors, texture and proof in a challenge that puts even the judges to the test.