Moonshiners: Master Distiller: “Chef-Distiller Showdown” (Discovery, Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

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Moonshiners: Master Distiller” trades its usual overalls and backwoods stills for chef whites and a touch of culinary flair in Tuesday’s episode, “Chef-Distiller Showdown.” This time, three professional chefs step out of the kitchen and into the world of spirit-making, facing the daunting challenge of crafting high-quality spirits from basic ingredients.

Presiding over this unique competition is none other than Robert Irvine, the culinary commander known for his tough-love approach on “Restaurant: Impossible.” Irvine’s presence adds a new dimension to the show, as he evaluates the chefs not only on their distilling skills, but also on their ability to create innovative and flavorful concoctions.

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While the usual “Moonshiners” format sees experienced distillers vying for top honors, “Chef-Distiller Showdown” offers a refreshing twist, pitting culinary professionals against each other in a high-proof showdown. The stakes remain high, as the winner of each episode earns the coveted prize of having their recipe produced by Sugarlands Distilling Co.

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“Moonshiners: Master Distiller” continues to be a compelling spin-off of the popular “Moonshiners” series, offering a glimpse into the world of craft distilling. But this episode throws a curveball, as the show examines whether culinary skills translate to the art of spirit-making.

Moonshiners: Master Distiller airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Discovery.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.