In the latest episode of Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Respect Your Elderberries, veteran distillers Mark Ramsey and Eric “Digger” Manes embark on an innovative venture to diversify their offerings.

The episode aired on January 7, 2025. It showcased their collaboration with Amanda Bryant and Kelly to transform elderberries, known for their toxic properties when raw, into a premium, safe-to-consume moonshine.

Mark and Digger’s enterprise operates out of Cocke County, Tennessee, and produces approximately 300 gallons of liquor weekly.

Seeking to captivate their clientele with novel flavors, they consider elderberries for a distinctive twist.

Elderberries contain cyanogenic glycosides, compounds that can release cyanide when consumed raw, necessitating proper preparation to ensure safety.

Amanda is confident about completing the task and educates viewers on concocting liquor.

Amanda Bryant reveals her great-grandfather’s elderberry liquor recipe

Amanda and Kelly are tasked with sourcing these berries and developing a palatable and safe moonshine recipe.

Their search...