Moonshiners Season Cast Updates: Old Faces, New Feuds, and Bold Appalachian Brews
A new season brings drama, determination, and distilling dreams back to the mountains.
In the heart of Appalachia, where age-old traditions blend with rebellious resilience, Moonshiners returns for an exciting season. Now streaming on Max, the new chapter brings familiar faces, fiery rivalries, and bold new distilling projects that promise to raise the stakes—and the stakes.
Let’s take a deeper look at the key cast updates and storylines driving this spirited season.
Mark and Digger: A Distilling Duo Moving Forward
Seasoned moonshiner Mark Ramsey, known for his expertise and passion at Sugarlands Distilling Company, makes a triumphant return. Reunited with longtime collaborator Digger Manes, the two veterans aim to push the boundaries with bold new recipes. Digger, mentored by the legendary Popcorn Sutton, is determined to build a bootleg empire—and his experimental, optimistic spirit is stronger than ever.
Assisting their efforts is Kelly, a sourcing wizard whose gift for securing rare ingredients plays a key role in the duo’s success.
Josh Owens: Down, Not Down
Daring bootlegger Josh Owens faces a personal challenge this season after being injured in a motorcycle race. Despite being confined to crutches, his indomitable spirit shines through. Josh’s resilience becomes a defining theme, aided by none other than Butterbean—a former MMA fighter and boxing champion who steps into the fray as Josh’s inspiration and moral support.
Kenny & Henry: A New Generation Emerges
Joining the fray are cousins Kenny and Henry, mentored by the venerable Amos Law. Their journey into the world of illegal distilling is both educational and tumultuous, with key moments with Josh that highlight the close-knit, often tense brotherhood of bootleggers.
Tickle Returns: Redemption on the Mountain
Fan-favorite Steven Ray Tickle returns in a big way. Despite his past legal troubles, Tickle remains a vital part of the bootlegger world. This season, he’s hired by Tim Smith to carry out a secret cleanup operation that could change the course of their ongoing game with the law.
Tim Smith: Strategic Moves and Dirty Work
Veteran distiller Tim Smith proves he’s still a force to be reckoned with. Calling in Tickle and newcomer Howard, Tim leads a risky warehouse cleanup that could hide secrets—or incriminating evidence. It’s a strategic move that shows he’s still playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.
Mike vs. Richard: The Turf War Gets Tense
In a classic bootlegger showdown, Mike finds himself locked in a bitter turf war with Sir Richard after a warehouse is destroyed. Tensions flare, threatening both operations. sees this feud reach new heights with backcountry negotiations and a standoff worthy of an Appalachian legend.
Amanda: Moonshine Meets Grit
Amanda, who adds a unique twist to the world of distilling, joins Mark, Digger, and Kelly with her own unconventional plan involving beer cans. Her messy but determined methods bring a new dynamic to the bootlegging crew.
Conclusion: A season full of fire, friendship, and fiery infighting
From backcountry beers to bitter rivalries, Moonshiners offers a compelling blend of Appalachian tradition, innovation, and resilience. Whether it’s Mark and Digger expanding their legacy, Josh recovering from injury, or Tickle seeking redemption, every drop tells a story.
Tune in to witness the daring, drama, and distilling dreams that shape this outlaw world.
Cheers to another wild season.
