Whiskey Wanderlust: The Colorado Spirits Expedition
Whiskey Wanderlust: The Colorado Spirits Expedition
Podcast Description
This is Whiskey Wanderlust, and we're on an expedition to discover how Colorado is elevating craft spirits from grain to glass. We bring whiskey explorers like you an inside look at the distilled stories, colorful characters, and rich flavors that make Colorado a true whiskey frontier. So, pour yourself a dram and join us on an unforgettable journey.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes Colorado's craft whiskey scene, highlighting topics such as the foundational stories of local distilleries, innovative distilling techniques, and community impact initiatives; for instance, episodes include exploring Bear Creek's grain-to-glass process and Distillery 291's unique use of Aspen wood in their whiskey.
This is Whiskey Wanderlust, and we’re on an expedition to discover how Colorado is elevating craft spirits from grain to glass. We bring whiskey explorers like you an inside look at the distilled stories, colorful characters, and rich flavors that make Colorado a true whiskey frontier. So, pour yourself a dram and join us on an unforgettable journey.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Whiskey Wanderlust, we head to Loveland, Colorado, to explore Root Shoot Malting—a fifth-generation family farm transforming Colorado-grown grains into award-winning spirits.
Join us as we sit down with Todd and Emily Olander, the husband-wife duo behind Root Shoot, to hear how they built one of the most innovative craft malting operations in the state. From preserving family legacy and terroir to brewing partnerships and whiskey tasting notes, it’s a grain-to-glass story you won’t want to miss.
On This Episode
1️⃣ What it means to be a “grain-to-glass” malting company in Colorado
2️⃣ How Root Shoot transitioned from commodity grains to specialty heritage grains
3️⃣ A behind-the-scenes look at their malting floor and facility
4️⃣ The story behind their new Bonded American Single Malt whiskey
5️⃣ How Root Shoot supports veterans and conservation projects through community brewing
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📍Visit Root Shoot in Loveland, CO or find them on the map at rootshootspirits.com
This Episode’s Tasting
🥃 Root Shoot Spirits – Batch Two American Single Malt (Bonded)
Additional Viewing
▶️ Watch the full tour on YouTube
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