Mark & Digger Mentor A Young Moonshiner | Moonshiners

When new moonshiner Kimbel gives Mark & Digger a taste of his first-ever run, the pair are unimpressed by the quality of the liquor but respect his ambition. As a result, the seasoned moonshiners take Kimbel under their wing to teach him everything they know in order to make him a better moonshiner and pass on the knowledge to a new generation.
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[@yungchum2073]

This is how it should be done, knowledge passed down from one generation to another - respecting the old ways and also being innovative.

[@promorphs7213]

Yanno this shows fake.....

[@yungchum2073]

@@promorphs7213 Just as I know "yanno" is a real word my guy.

[@mathiuseden9605]

@@promorphs7213 most shows are scripted to some degrees winging entertainment that reaches millions of people does not end well .

[@im4broke643]

You know what...I see two old guys teaching a young guy a trade he has worked hard at. Can someone please explain where color comes into the issue? I mean really, I read the comments...go buy, illegal....fake. Geez, teach someone something that is useful that helps the world. How old is alcohol?

[@paddypeet3878]

Everyone in this comment section is moving to wide, are you mad think about what they come from culturally in them two men’s time killing blacks was something done basically for fun and yet here they are showing a young gun (being a mix raced one at that) the ways of their trade and there mastery, it shows how much their passion, love and knowledge not only crosses some very unstable bridges but does it in the name of carrying forward that passion and watching the smiles of all three of them shows not a fucking thing matters about colour race anything at all the only thing that does is the love of being moonshiners

[@dredgewalker]

I love how calm these two gentlemen are teaching this young one. Masters like these are very hard to come by nowadays

[@everyonelovesnoah]

as a nineteen year old man I can assure you I will learn then help guide future moonshiners. starting with my brother.

[@moonstruck8245]

Right? So many 'teachers' will scream and rant at you for mistakes, instead of taking that as an opportunity to show you the right way to do things.

[@kasag37]

that kid is learning at the knee of the masters..and that smile shows how great full he is..its great to see the younger generation learn the traditions and values of the older generation. that kid is gonna be a damn fine liquor man

[@rileysmall4317]

haaaaa gayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@melapelan2596]

@@SludgeManCometh lmao we all know what we were thinking hahahahah but anyways this is cool, it don't matter bout race

[@Ave_Satana666]

Yall pedos

[@Ave_Satana666]

That is sick we kill yall in this here south boi

[@arouris4374]

@@Ave_Satana666 anyone who gets with you Is a pedo because you obviously have the mind of a child... I'm sure you'll never run into that issue tho

[@randomrangoon5476]

I think having an older southern friend like these guys would be cool

[@goustg4016]

Yes two southern white people and a black person in the middle woods is cool lol I'm kidding don't get mad and it's not racist since I said white people and black person

[@randomrangoon5476]

@@goustg4016 haha. Who's going to get mad at that

[@AsaPhelps]

@@randomrangoon5476 that’s cus the internet has everyone shook these days bro. Guys pre-emptively apologising ahead of the shame brigade

[@randomrangoon5476]

@@AsaPhelps yea I get it. Too many overly sensitive "politically correct" types

[@mergru6371]

You know this is scripted right? Breaking the law on camera for many years? Don't think so. Still fascinating stuff though, making all those delicious drinks in the woods. Pretty sure I will give it a try in the near future. But not on camera lol

[@johnallen2233]

Pretty much just taught all of us how to make liquor lol

[@Bearclaw_Jake]

It ain't rocket surgery.

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

they only showed half the process you've got to temper your liquor you can't give someone anything over 100 proof or you're gonna kill em,they'll get rotgut and they'll get alcohol poisoning,they'll be puking coffee grounds(blood)

[@Neojhun]

Quite sure that's the entire point of the show.

[@alicevon-schott7872]

It's legal to make in the us. Directions are easily found online, as well as startup kits.

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

@@alicevon-schott7872 beer is legal once you distill it it's untaxed liquor and you can get busted

[@budzy9369]

I love how they consider his mistakes ok

[@shadowwriter329]

That’s because any mistakes he made are mistakes they made when they started out. The difference between a master and a novice: is the master has failed more times then the novice has tried.

[@dredgewalker]

There's no one in the world that doesn't make a mistake when they are starting to learn something. Those mistakes are a good foundation on what not to do and so you know what to avoid doing. These two are great teachers since they were specific on what he did wrong and what it does to the process. The worst teachers just give you shit without explaining what you did wrong.

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

My old woodworking teacher used to say "Even God had to make the dinosaurs before he figured out humans"

[@shakazulu1322]

As a Black from Down South I love that these ole Mountain men teaching this young mixed kid how to keep the craft going! Salute to the South!! F@ck the Hate and embrace it!!

[@cman5401]

I literally clicked this because it was wholesome... in a highly illegal type of way😂

[@SmEiF-]

This is what being southern means, this is what being a mountain man is. You help those who need it. Age race religion none of that matters in these hollers. We are all poor folk just tryna feed out family. And will go to war for our neighbors. Even if all of America falls the last hold out will be in these hills ill lay my last dollar on that.

[@mattbutler4904]

Amen brother my family come from eastern Kentucky hazard county

[@furdterguson3434]

Damn straight

[@elirivera2975]

So I’m not crazy for trying to go live in the woods a peaceful life

[@teddystaples3704]

@@elirivera2975 sure ya are lol. Didn't ya know all us boys grow up in the woods crazy?

[@richardwicker6811]

I couldn't have said it any better than that!

[@miahzzeebest701]

I’m just glad they got him set up right and now he’s making some safe clean liquor.

[@RaKalamando]

Always good to see the older generation guide the next one

[@MrDarkweaver]

I really hope they come back to Kimbel in a future episode to see what he's learned in the meantime, and how his skills have developed. Great to see the masters passing down encouragement and knowledge to a young man who was obviously eager to learn.

[@seagertblack]

A big thank you goes out to Mark & Digger for passing along their knowledge to the next generation.

[@lamia197]

They look like the uncles that show you all the fun stuff and are proud of you when you also learn how to do it.

[@jamescollins1578]

Wish i could get them to pass some on to myself, lol.. Mark and Digger are like the cool, fun uncles in the family!

[@darrylcharles2114]

I know how the kid feels.wish I had Mark & Digger to show me the way.good luck young man.

[@b0bsburgers270]

This vid was prob my most favorite vid from the moonshiners show.

[@sc81672]

me too! hope we see more of the kid

[@bassAssassin187]

I've done air conditioning for years and Ive delt with alot of copper and soldering etc throughout the years. I started watching moonshiners and I fell in love with it so I decided to make a still on my own and ran my first run last year. It's so addicting it's almost like a drug when you see that white lightning ⚡ come out of that worm. I just absolutely love it! Without this show i never would have even thought of it. Thanks Moonshiners!! 🍻

[@bassAssassin187]

@Rose Flower ay you commented right

[@jeremythompson1593]

This show gave moonshine the boost it needed to bring it back like it once was, I’m truly thankful Moonshiners came on tv, to remind people what built this country, and moonshine feed alot of people back before and after the depression, it was a way of life back then, and can’t be forgotten…. Like they say history always repeats itself….

[@Bighomiezombo]

The ATF loves your comment.

[@distantpower431]

Making me wanna learn to make some likker 🤫

[@noyzbc]

Boy I reckon yooz right

[@lazerhornet794]

@@noyzbc bro this shit had me dead 💀😂

[@darthnihilus3447]

Trickiest part is making your cuts and knowing when you should throw out the heads and fore shots

[@frederik3326]

All three seem very wholesome, gotta love these people

[@ethanstrub7275]

If everyone was able to treat people with the respect these guys have for the folks they’re teaching, the world wouldn’t have near as many problems

[@ddog0670]

This is just how we are out here, we pass down knowledge to those we care about. Those lucky enough to have a good dad, most of the time he passes down his knowledge, those who don't are most of the time lucky enough to have a grandfather to pass down his knowledge. No good tradition goes forgotten down here.

[@monkey_ish4117]

Yall have place for an Arubian outcast there too? Lol

[@r0gerritter634]

thanks to Mark an DIGGER. this is how it should be older showing the young the right way an helping. shine on young man keep it safe.

[@ignoredonexuzuiser5959]

How simple the world would be if we interacted and passed down knowledge like this. 🤙🏽👍🏽

[@zachhatten7740]

I love how they made sure he picked up the empty bags instead of leaving them on the ground like he was originally going to do.

[@noyzbc]

He’s just missing the overall trousers!👖

[@Neojhun]

Nope that's for when you graduate.

[@rookiegrowincookies313]

Really happy to see people of colour shining. This one made me smile as well

[@the_snicklefritz]

Most wholesome episode of moonshiners! Love it! Great in Digger and Mark for sharing their knowledge and experience with this young man

[@tylermurphy9020]

What season and episode is this

[@the_snicklefritz]

@@tylermurphy9020 Im not sure to be honest with ya lol it seems like a pretty recently epsiode but i can;t say for certain, sorry friend..

[@speedwayaudio3]

Nothing ever made me happier than teaching my boys how to do things. Working on cars or making BBQ and many other things from using a chain saw to welding to fishing and hunting. My boys are set for life now. Makes me proud when I see them do the things on their own and done well.

[@bigazzasian]

8:32 I love that smile! Passing down skills to the next generation that wants to learn!

[@sugar716O.G.]

Absolutely LOVE this show. It brings back childhood memory. When ever my sister and I would go visit our family out in P.A we would go adventure off in the woods. We picked 🍓 an things. Great grandma would bake a pie woth the 🍓 we had found. Got in trouble numerous times about coming home dirty from the woods. My great grandpa worked on the railroads back in early nineteen hundreds and he would have stuff set up and doing all sorts of stuff in the Woods by the back of the house. Well enough of me rambling on about my childhood memories LOL it's just a really good show overall

[@gingerbella4344]

Similar for me - my childhood was working through the fruit and vegetable picking seasons over here in the UK back in the 60s. Whole families worked, and we were in fields and orchards doing our share by the age of 8 or 9 years. Mom also used to preserve and pickle. Great community, great place to live. I have so many good memories.

[@steveanton763]

Those pies must have tasted magical. Made from the innocence of childhood and a grandmas love.

[@mangarang]

Here’s a little secret from a former rocket scientist: rocket science ain’t rocket science. There’s no job you can’t learn with the proper training, no matter how bad at school you were.

[@masterdon187]

yeah no, as much I'd like to agree with that in an ideal world. IRL those at the bottom at school would find it near impossible to do high level software work let alone rocket science calculations.

[@mangarang]

Oh ye of little faith.

[@baddriversofthenorcalarea500]

Sorry, but this simply isnt true. Most people simply do not have the mental ability to do high level work such as rocket science.

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

Never underestimate an idiot, good sir

[@alienextraterrestrial113]

@@masterdon187 well yeah, right off the bat they wouldn't be able to, but if they have a diploma they can a take a course on the subject.

[@blueykoala3827]

Mark and Digger are doing the right thing to keep the heritage alive. WELL DONE

[@michaelsolis72]

Ive been watching moonshiners since I was 16 and now Im 20, I can't wait for 21 so I can go ahead and see how good this hooch looks

[@kevinhenson6969]

That might bring a tear to your eye Mark & Digger are sure some good Ole Boys

[@grubbu7073]

I love this type of teaching I see these old guys doing. You can tell someone they fucked something up without treating them like an asshole. And being willing to give the proper lesson is the next step

[@tonymetoyer2342]

It's not rocket science, but there are a few tricks to learn. I wish I had these guys for my first run!

[@calvin5541]

Wholesome country guys

[@yogidemis8513]

It's nice to pass down knowledge from the old timers to the newbies. The tradition of making liquor must go on!!

[@tay-my-debil2182]

Mark and Digger are total class acts!

[@Maree_Customs]

I've always wondered if they would take kindly to outside folk learning from them. Damn, they're humble and open. Asian boy born and raised in the south, bet they ain't never seen an Asian make moonshine 😂

[@snapstring3134]

Rice shine. Whooie. Had my share in South Korea.

[@Maree_Customs]

@@snapstring3134 That shit kicks my ass, bro. Any distilled rice alcohol kills my insides lol

[@snapstring3134]

@@Maree_Customs I think it does most people.

[@SmEiF-]

I live 45 mins from these ppl and ill gladly show ya the ways of the mountains. I'm sure they would also. We get a bad rap as racist hicks but if you actually spent time around here you would soon understand we don't fit that stereotype in the slightest.

[@Maree_Customs]

@@SmEiF- That's exactly what I figured. All my non-American Asian friends think older white men like this are the same as civil war slave owners. Not in the slightest. I'd love to have friends like this

[@unapologeticallyme8513]

Mark and digger are my favs I love how willing they are to pass down the tips and tricks their elders taught them ♡

[@DAWGFATHA]

Them OG‘s given that Youngin the knowledge is 🙌🏾🔥☑️🥃💥🥃

[@JonEffinZoidberg]

This was cool as hell... Scripted or not, these two guys are showing the next generation how to do it and I respect the lesson regardless.

[@jvcobR]

moonshinin' knows no color. Proud to have seen this. This is pure tradition.

[@nebulusnebulus6503]

I love these guys. They are authentics, wise and humble masters!

[@jpjp1309]

It’s all about passing on the knowledge to next generation. much respect

[@motherfuckermike7529]

So happy to know this boy is out there, gives me hope on finding good liquor

[@FurryTheWhiteFox]

Wish I had these guys in my life. I learned by trial and error at 16 yr and the internet helped. Granted I never really drank any I was just excited for the sake of the art

[@gfde7421]

it's just nice to see how they pass on their knowledge to the next generation. unfortunately, i've often seen that the new generation has become very arrogant and they think they don't need it because they already know and can do everything. that's why it's even nicer to watch that.

[@johngriffon2118]

God i miss living in the backwoods sometimes.

[@TheYungApollo]

"I wish I had an old still like that belong too my Papa." "Hell I still got his release papers." That made me laugh way harder then its should 😂😂😂

[@criii4950]

That dude is so lucky!!

[@thedude4762]

I would love to learn from them they were taught by the best moonshiner in my opinion

[@Closdmon]

Passing knowledge down to the younger generation is what it’s all about, only way to keep tradition alive good for you to ol fellas helping out a young man thats good news!

[@monusbrewer4911]

Absolutely amazing to see the next generation of moonshiners. Hopefully he can continue the tradition. Good luck young man!

[@macinfloydvolk]

That young feller learned a trade that will always provide for himself and his family.

[@jdoedoenet]

Good men indeed.

[@kevobrando95lx44]

They created themselves a damn fine liquor man

[@koalaman9585]

All the people saying "this is how it should be done"...yall don't realize these are paid actors?..the last real moonshiners that documented his stuff cause he didn't give 2 f's was popcorn sutton,all these guys were friends/lived in the same town as sutton. They aren't shiners,they were customers that got contacted by a big company to make a lot of money.

[@koalaman9585]

Furthermore, and this is just the truth,I hate it,but it's VERY TRUE,if your a backwoods moonshine maker, you DONT talk to a single black American in your life. Appalachian boys dont roll that way,unless a big company offers them 100 grand to talk to him for a day

[@lisaaaamac8472]

He so cute and u can tell he’s southern so he has to be a gentleman 😘

[@wristpinbender]

I’ve Ben watching this for a while but this episode gave me mad respect for these elders

[@LydiaToutdoors]

love to see a poc doing moonshine

[@allamerican1248]

Nice job Fellers!

[@Diavlow]

Why is this so wholesome imo?

[@mikekeenan7760]

Having that young guy would be hella beneficial. He def has a bigger social circles

[@talhashaik8925]

They helped the dude with his hurt back and now this 👌

[@uellkeller7372]

I'm jealous. I would love the opportunity to make a run with Mark and digger.... and i think it's wonderful how there willing to take the time and teach the younger generation how to do it.

[@jmr1068204]

Love these guys...they're so helpful to him. Country people are a totally different breed.

[@jimbobtheimpaler8403]

Outstanding indeed. Really hope Kimbel continues to learn.

[@NonyaBeezznis]

I love this episode. Pass it on!

[@jdiabl035]

Bro look like my cousin I’m happy they helping him out and it’s such a wholesome respectful experience too amazing man

[@Kevindramey]

Kimbel is a cutie with a killer smile ❤❤❤

[@chrisfricker7025]

Probably the two best moonshiners in the world, that guy will be a great moonshiner

[@nxb28]

Love mark and digger. Such kind people

[@rockybalbo462]

Wish I was born when these guys was and in the same place seems a great way of life. Maybe in my next life!

[@everyonelovesnoah]

i feel his smile

[@bradypeake4447]

No judgement at all just showing him what he did wrong. Actually didnt do nothin wrong. Just wrong ingredients. Damn good show tbh

[@user-vz9wc1ef7y]

Thank u both for doing that for him

[@pearl_the_raccoon_5805]

2 nordic elders teach a young redguard apprentice how to craft potions . ( not racist just a skyrim joke )

[@magneric]

whitebeards gotta pass on their knowledge to the next generation

[@paulr8308]

Watching that I learned so much. Thank you Mark and Digger

[@lostbymymentality7420]

Honestly watching this video made me grin ear to ear.

[@17Scumdog]

I remember this episode because Josh was upside down in his pot trying to caulk up a leak and just having a hell of a time, and then mark and digger show this young man how to fix the same problem with a little plumbers putty, no fuss, no muss. Just really underscored Josh's bad luck and just plain being a lovable dummy lmao

[@goobermcboogerballs1420]

"his grinning like a damn jackass licking a salt rock" thank you kind sir I shall now steal your phrase.

[@Balaco1]

Saw it in spanish and the spain accent does not hit as hard as this southern accent, the acceent is what keeps me hooked on this show

[@zarieya4281]

The deal for the still was heartwarming

[@theyareourbread]

Lucky young man. Thank you for sharing this made me smile.

[@USMADE-bb9ht]

Looks like a good young man to take under your wings fellas. The next-generation of perfection.

[@RichardgoreIII]

This was amazing to watch.. had the same happen to me but with some OG weed growers from my island. They saw my little grow took me under there wing and the rest history.

[@wayne735]

Mark and Digger are awesome

[@edwardfletcher7790]

It's segments like this that make me love this show...

[@talhashaik8925]

Mark and digger and true old school gents

[@pglewis5]

Coolest Moonshiners I swear

[@ludahfang559]

This man has t-rex arms.

[@BlackDobbie]

this was heartwarming.

[@peakingmantis5331]

Man I love this show

[@cuzcuzz6134]

I'm impressed w these ole shiners I come from long line of bootleggers myself but it got lost w my parents gen this is awsome

[@pnwRC.]

This young man had the opportunity of a lifetime! I'd LOVE💘 to have the opportunity to meet, & be mentored by these 2 legends!

[@buildtime78years9]

facts I had to learn from trial and error ffs I put 5 lbs of sugar in a gallon we wont talk about how that tasted good ole boys showed me right tho now I make some mean juice

[@golddee2040]

Really starting to dig this show. Makes me want to run my own booze!

[@dakimberlin4457]

That’s awesome that mark and diger are willing to pass their expertise down to this young man I live in East Tennessee and I would jump at an opportunity like that

[@samitavaoifi8694]

Yall are the best🙏🏿god bless you boys

[@fusionsportdaily1650]

Right on! Had me cheesing the entire time too!