American Distillation

Follow our expert guide to ace the American Distillation mission in Red Dead Redemption 2. Learn how to get 10 headshots, win the race, and complete without damage for Gold!

Alright, let's get this mission, 'American Distillation,' sorted. It kicks off in Rhodes with Dutch. You'll hop on a wagon with Archibald, and soon enough, you'll be checking out a crime scene to scope out the local Lemoyne Raiders. Once you take the reins, you'll need to gallop to a marker and dismount.

Before you go charging in, make sure you grab any weapons you might need from your horse. A good Rifle will definitely come in handy later. When you get to a fork in the road, take the left path with Bill. You'll head through some shallow water to find your first target. Now, this is important for the Gold Medal: don't kill him. Either sneak up and knock him out, or let Bill handle the takedown. After that, cross the bridge.

You'll find another guard chilling here. Again, the goal is to be stealthy. Sneak up behind him, knock him out with a bottle, hogtie him, and then drop him off back at the wagon. It's all about avoiding unnecessary conflict for that Gold.

Next up, you'll need to destroy the operation. Grab some Dynamite and toss it into the moonshine setup. This will cause a big explosion and alert more Lemoyne Raiders up ahead. When they show up, take cover and use your Rifle, ideally with Dead Eye active, to land some crucial headshots. There's no strict time limit for the Gold Medal here, but you'll need to be super accurate, avoid getting hit, and land those 10 headshots. Seriously, make Dead Eye your best friend for these headshots, and always keep an eye on your cover because some Raiders might try to rush you.

After you've dealt with the Raiders, Dutch will send Bill off with the wagon full of moonshine. Then, he'll challenge you to a race back to camp. You'll definitely want to accept this for the Gold Medal. Just try to keep your speed steady and beat Dutch back. He does pick up the pace in the final stretch, so be ready for that. Don't worry too much if you have a basic horse; even the cheapest ones, like the Morgan from Valentine Stables, can win this race if you manage your speed well. A Horse Stimulant can also give you that extra edge if you need it.