SOWN, GROWN, & MALTED
When you drink Root Shoot Whiskey, you support family farms. Sustainably sown, grown, and malted on our 5th generation family farm in Loveland, Colorado, this American Single Malt Whiskey expresses the craft, workmanship, and spirit of Colorado agriculture in every sip. Aged in first-use medium char American oak barrels for four years and Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof. From our soil to your snifter.
COLORADO IN A GLASS
The Root Shoot American Single Malt whiskey experience starts with aromas of cobbler and honey granola. Upon first sip, clean flavors of alpine florals breeze across the palate, and the whiskey finishes with an alpenglow of rich pastry, faint cocoa dust and long, lingering bright-yet-spicy flavors.
AWARD WINNING WHISKEY
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Local
From our grain to your glass. 100% locally sourced from our fifth generation family farm.
Distillation
Distilled in a traditional pot still, fermented off grain, and Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof.
Flavor
Alpenglow of rich pastry, baking spice, faint cocoa dust and minty, spicy botanicals. Bright finish balanced with deep tones of leather and forest floor beneath.
Aroma
Aromas of cobbler, honeyed granola, new growth forest and black cherry. Clean flavors of alpine florals, fresh mint, cardamom and allspice.
Oak Aging Process
Aged in first-use medium char American White Oak barrels for four years.
Sustainable
Sustainable supply-chain journey of only about 30 miles from field to bottle.
UPSLOPE COLLABORATION
A spirited collaboration between Root Shoot Malting and Upslope Brewing. Rooted in agriculture and community, our aged single malt was finished in barrels that once held Upslope Imperial Brown Ale – a beer that was also brewed with Root Shoot malts.
Local
From our grain to your glass. 100% locally sourced from our fifth generation family farm.
Distillation
Distilled in a traditional pot still, fermented off grain, and Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof.
Flavor
A complex palate evokes roasted malts and earthiness meeting chocolate, dried cherries, and warm spices—vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon—balanced by subtle oak. A soft and warm finish lingers with elegant bakerʼs cocoa and autumn forest tones.
Aroma
The nose presents honey and caramel sweetness blended with herbal and floral notes, evoking morning dew in an Aspen grove. Hints of vanilla, heather, and dark stone fruits like plums and cherries add depth.
Oak Aging Process
Aged in first-use medium char American oak barrels and finished with a short rest in Upslope Brewing Imperial Brown Ale Barrels.
Sustainable
Sustainable supply-chain journey of only about 30 miles from field to bottle.
HIGH RYE STRAIGHT MALT WHISKEY
Straight Malt Whiskey distilled from a mash of malted Genie barley and malted Bono rye. Crafted in collaboration with our friends at Boulder Spirits. Sustainable sown, grown, and malted on our 5th-generation family farm in Loveland, CO.
Local
From our grain to your glass. 100% locally sourced from our fifth generation family farm.
Distillation
Distilled in a traditional pot still, fermented off grain from a mash of malted Genie barley and malted Bono rye at 92 proof.
Flavor
A bold spice from black pepper and clove, balanced by the sweetness of ginger snap and dried apricot. Finishes with a citrus zest of orange peel and herbal tea.
Aroma
Warm aromas of freshly baked rye bread, layered with caramelized vanilla and clove.
Oak Aging Process
Aged in first-use medium char American oak barrels for three years.
Sustainable
Sustainable supply-chain journey of only about 30 miles from field to bottle.
AGRICULTURE
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SOWN
Root Shoot Whiskey begins with seeds sown into land that has been farmed by our family for five generations. Nestled in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, Olander Farms believes that great whiskey begins with great grain and that great grain comes from healthy soil. Our farm is committed to implementing regenerative agriculture practices. From creative approaches to improving soil biology to the latest strategies for sequestering carbon, we seek to respect the land that has sustained us for nearly 100 years.
GROWN
100% Colorado, 100% Root Shoot. The grain in this American Single Malt Whiskey spends its entire lifespan on our farm, from sprouting seed to finished malt. For us, “locally grown” means right outside our malthouse doors, where weekly field walks and daily observations allow us to ensure our plants are pampered, productive, and properly loved. Under the watchful eye of the Olander family, our tiny grains receive the attention and care to grow into something great.
MALTED
Artfully crafted whiskey comes from caringly crafted malt. Root Shoot Whiskey is malted in a state-of-the-art facility located right on our farm. Using German-engineered equipment from Kaspar-Schulz, our skillfully trained staff produces award-winning malts from our own Olander Farms grain. After spending their lifetime on our farm, our malts finally grow up and leave home only when they’re distilled into barrels so they can age into this delicious American Single Malt Whiskey. From our grain, to your glass.
CRAFTING A FUTURE FOR COLORADO AGRICULTURE
Our dedication to the grain-to-glass movement brings with it the responsibility to craft a sustainable future for agriculture in Colorado. 100 Year Lease is a documentary film produced by Root Shoot Malting and Traverse Image about the significance of the family farm, and the importance of preserving agricultural lands in Colorado. Rooted in tradition and seeded by the support of our community, we believe we are wholeheartedly: SAVING FARMS ONE WHISKEY AT A TIME™
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