Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners follows the lives of various moonshiners operating in the Appalachian Mountains. In season 6, the show introduced a new moonshiner, JB Rader. He’s basically a legend in the illegal moonshining business, having even worked with the legendary Popcorn Sutton.
Even after a decade of Moonshiners’ first season, the show’s 11th season is still going on. But what about JB? Given his old age, is he still alive? If so, what is his net worth?
Read on for JB Rader’s biography to find out all the answers.
Is Moonshiners star JB Rader still alive?
Yes, as of 2021, JB Rader is alive and well. He is all set to return in Moonshiners season 11 along with other cast members including Tim, Mark, Josh, Digger, and many more.
While old clips of JB may have suggested he was out of the wine business, it looks like the legend is back to what he does best.
According to Moonshiners’ official tweet, November 4, 2021, “Mark, Digger and JB are about to complete the first brew here since Popcorn Sutton made his last brew 20 years ago.”
Did you know: Bootlegging is illegal in the states. However, that doesn’t stop the show from filming a brand new season every year. For this reason, JB is also considered the king of bootlegging outlaws.
How old is JB Rader?
Moonshiners star JB Rader turns 68 in 2021.
His former bootlegging partner, Popcorn, was born in 1946. If he were still alive, he would be 75 years old.
JB Rader Date of birth
JB Rader was born on April 23, 1953.
According to his date of birth, JB belongs to the zodiac sign of Taurus.
JB Rader Net Worth
JB Rader has a net worth of under $600 thousand as of 2021.
A bootlegger for more than half his life, JB was first recruited by Mark and Digger on the Discovery show in 2017. But it was his fame (as the bootlegger for the late Popcorn Sutton) that preceded his fame. The old man has since gone on to teach young people about bootleggers.
A year later, JB signed a deal with South Mountain Distilling Co. in Connelly Springs, NC to produce a line of moonshine. “We showed JB around our facility here (SMDC) and let him taste all of our spirits,” says owner Don Smith.
JB was impressed with the quality of the products they produced; especially their Jasper’s Shine. Then, after sharing some of his tips and tricks with the SMDC team, they produced a moonshine cider—“made with pure cane sugar and sweetened with real Honeycrisp apple slices and honey.”
This beer is called JB RADER’s Honeycrisp Apple Moonshine.
His bootleg liquors are sold solo on various platforms and he was even invited to host a bottle signing in December 2019 at MC’s Wine & Liquor, Knoxville, TN.
There is also a country song dedicated to him called “The Legend JB Rader” by Chad Triplett & Two-Lane Blacktop. Furthermore, JB himself featured in the music video for the song, which was released in July 2019.
For those who don’t know, Moonshiners isn’t JB’s first TV appearance. He has previously appeared in the documentaries Popcorn Sutton: A Hell of a Life (2014), The Last One (2008), and This is the Last Damn Run of Likker I’ll Ever Make (2002).
According to IMDB, JB appeared in over 30 episodes on Moonshiners.
What is JB Rader’s real name?
JB’s full name is Jacob Rader.
Also, some of his other names are JB / JB.
Related FAQs
JB is from Parrottsville, a small town in Cocke County, Tennessee, USA.
He was born to Bessie and Hubert “Aubrey” Rader, both of whom are now long deceased.
Regarding siblings, he has an older brother named Ronald, who is married to Patsy Rader of Greeneville.
JB’s mother was blessed with three grandchildren, Shawna Suggs, Kyra Walker, and John Rader; and five great-grandchildren, Shelba Blazer, Reba Keller, and Blanche Easterly.
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What do we know about JB Rader’s wife and children?
JB is not married as of 2006. This man has dedicated his life to making bootleg alcohol. So the products he makes are his children and the process is his love.
JB is under 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Talking about his distinctive features, he has a triangular face, a long beard, and a great country voice. Additionally, he wears prescription glasses and likes to wear hats.
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Does JB Rader use Instagram, Facebook?
Yes, as of November 2021 find JB on Facebook @MoonshinerJBRader with 11.5k followers.
Most of his posts there are about his bootleg products and promotions.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find him on Instagram.