Things are about to get heated on Discovery’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller. In the upcoming episode, “Hot Liquor,” fan favorites Richard Landry, Killer Beaz, and Howard Thompson will trade their usual backwoods stills for the Master Distiller arena. Their mission? To transform a pile of spicy peppers into high-proof moonshine. It’s a challenge that demands more than just a tolerance for heat; running a “hot liquor,” as any seasoned distiller knows, is a delicate dance of temperature control, timing, and a whole lot of luck.
The Master Distiller spin-off offers a different flavor than the original Moonshiners. Here, the focus shifts from evading the law to outshining the competition. Each week, experienced moonshiners are tasked with unique distilling challenges, with the winner earning bragging rights and a limited release of their winning concoction through Sugarlands Distilling Co. For Landry, Beaz, and Thompson, this episode presents a chance to prove their mettle, but one wrong move, one miscalculation in the hot liquor process, could send their dreams of pepper-infused glory up in smoke.
While the prospect of turning peppers into potent potable might sound appealing to some, this is no simple task. Anyone who’s attempted even basic home brewing understands the precarious nature of fermentation and distillation. One variable off, and you’re left with a less-than-desirable outcome. Now add the volatile element of scorching peppers to the mix, and the margin for error shrinks considerably. Expect some explosions, both literal and figurative. These guys are known for their colorful personalities and their occasional clashes, and the pressure cooker of competition will likely bring out both the best and the worst in them.
“Hot Liquor” looks to be another fiery installment in the Master Distiller series. Will these moonshiners rise to the challenge, or will the heat be too much to handle? Tune in to Discovery on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 9:01 PM to find out.