Moonshiners: American Spirit
Overview
Moonshiners: American Spirit explores the rich history of American spirits, delving into a different alcoholic creation each week. Viewers will embark on a journey through time, sampling everything from Benjamin Franklin’s original brew in Philadelphia to Franklin Roosevelt’s clandestine moonshine operation in Georgia. With a blend of storytelling and expert craftsmanship, the series uncovers the cultural significance and unique recipes behind these iconic libations, celebrating the tradition of distilling that has shaped American history.
Episodes
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1
FDR's Georgia Moonshine
The team delves into a long-buried mystery from the Prohibition days linked to a former president. As they piece together the evidence, they trace Fra...
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2
America's First Bourbon
Tim and Tickle travel to Kentucky to uncover the story of Elijah Craig, credited with creating bourbon whiskey in 1789. They dig deep into history, ga...
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3
Franklin's Lost Booze Recipe
Tim and Howard journey to Philadelphia to uncover a 250-year-old spruce beer recipe originally cherished by George Washington's soldiers. Seeking assi...
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4
Al Capone's Outlaw Gin
Tim and Tickle journey to Chicago in pursuit of Al Capone's legendary Prohibition-era gin. Meanwhile, Howard constructs a vintage pot still from the 1...
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5
Boston's Revolutionary Spirit
As Tim and Howard make their way to Boston in pursuit of colonial rum, they stumble upon the essence that fueled America's early bootleggers, rogue d...
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Sour Mash Mystery
Tim invites Tickle to Kentucky to investigate the roots of sour mash whiskey and its transformative impact on American distilling. Joined by Howard a...