06: Root Shoot Malting —"We wear lots of flannel." Deep Roots & Bold Malts with Todd & Emily Olander

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