Ep 1. Boom Time for Moonshine

It's a new season for the Moonshiners, and this time they're going big. In episode one, titled "Boom Time for Moonshine," the cast is ready to take their craft to the next level with the use of explosives to extract the whiskey from the mash. With state laws getting stricter and stronger, it's a risky move that could land them in jail. But these moonshiners are determined to take the risk and push their limits.

The episode begins with veteran moonshiner Mark Ramsey, who has been making moonshine for over 40 years, trying to set up a new location for his still. With police officers patrolling the area, Mark needs to find a spot that is hidden and secure. He enters a secluded riverbed, where he believes nobody will find him. Mark has some new plans to extract alcohol from the mash using explosives, and he's excited to share his technique with his friends.

Meanwhile, Digger Manes and his partner Mark Rogers are in a race against time to get their new still in operation. They are behind schedule and need to make up for lost time. Digger comes up with a plan to use explosives to boost the distillation process. The technique involves using dynamite to create pressure that will increase the temperature and speed up the process. But it's a risky move that could blow up their plans.

Over at Tim Smith's place, he and his team are getting ready for the upcoming tourist season. They've built a new tasting room, and with a new shipment of moonshine on the way, they need to bottle it fast. But during the process, they discover that one of the batches has an unusual odor, which could ruin the quality of the liquor. Tim needs to figure out what's causing the smell before it's too late.

Back at Digger and Mark's place, the duo is ready to test their new explosive technique. They wrap the dynamite around the still, light it up, and wait for the magic to happen. The explosion is successful, and the vaporization process is boosted. The resulting output is much higher than expected. However, there's a problem. The room smells so strongly of moonshine that they risk being caught by the authorities.

Meanwhile, Mark Ramsey's friends are skeptical about using explosives to extract alcohol. They are afraid that it could backfire and cause injury or even death. However, Mark is confident that his technique will work. He decides to try it out and sets up the explosion. The result is beyond his wildest expectations as the alcohol pours out of the mash. Mark has hit the moonshine jackpot.

At the end of the episode, the moonshiners are all torn between the risk and reward of using explosives for their distillation process. They are aware of the legal implications of getting caught and risking imprisonment. However, they all agree that the added output and efficiency are worth it. It's a new era for moonshining, and the bar has been raised. It remains to be seen whether these moonshiners will continue to use explosive techniques or revert to the traditional methods. As the saying goes, nothing worth having comes easy, and this is especially true for the Moonshiners.