The Whiskey Wanderlust Podcast

The Whiskey Wanderlust Podcast The Colorado Spirits Expedition: Discover the stories, characters, and flavors that make Colorado the true whiskey frontier.

Whiskey. Flannel. Farm cats.We hit the malt house with Todd & Emily Olander of Root Shoot to talk single malt, small gra...
04/24/2025

Whiskey. Flannel. Farm cats.
We hit the malt house with Todd & Emily Olander of Root Shoot to talk single malt, small grains, and how a fifth-generation farm became Colorado’s craft malt powerhouse.

Episode highlights:
🌱 The story behind the name “Root Shoot”
🌾 How a 100 year-old farm is setting the standard for the future of sustainable farming and terroir
⛈️ The community effort to recover from a devastating hail storm
🐈 A standoff with the malt house cat
🥃 plus, we taste both batch one and batch two of their award-winning, American single whiskeys

Watch the episode + full tour at the link in bio!

🍀 What if the future of Irish whiskey was being made in Colorado? 🥃 Talnua Distillery is reviving the ancient tradition ...
03/06/2025

🍀 What if the future of Irish whiskey was being made in Colorado? 🥃

Talnua Distillery is reviving the ancient tradition of Single Pot Still Whiskey in the U.S., blending centuries-old Irish whiskey traditions with Colorado-grown grain, Rocky Mountain water, and high-altitude aging.

🎙️ In this episode, we uncover:
1️⃣ How a honeymoon in Ireland led to America's first exclusive Single Pot Still Distillery.
2️⃣ Why terroir matters—How Colorado’s grains, climate, and water shape their whiskey.
3️⃣ The Acorn Project—Talnua’s commitment to high-impact philanthropic endeavors including natural resources and local farming.
4️⃣ How Talnua self-regulates according to the Irish Whiskey File, staying true to traditional pot still whiskey methods while innovating for American whiskey drinkers.
5️⃣ How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way—Talnua’s March 14-15th event featuring exclusive releases, live music, and more!

📅 Join Talnua Distillery for their St. Patrick’s Day party—March 14-15th in Arvada, CO!

🥃 This Episode’s Tasting:
✅ Talnua Distillery Heritage Selection
✅ Talnua Distillery 2025 Old Saints’ Keep

📍 Listen now: https://zurl.co/4QWJy

What’s it take to beat out as “World’s Best”? Don’t try to be a Kentucky Bourbon.🏅 was 2024 pick for World’s Best Smal...
02/27/2025

What’s it take to beat out as “World’s Best”? Don’t try to be a Kentucky Bourbon.

🏅 was 2024 pick for World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon “for its exceptional quality and superior flavor that sets the standard of excellence.”

🔥 "NO SHORTCUTS." That's the Laws way. 🔥When Al Laws sat down with us, we were expecting a quick chat about the Whiskey ...
02/26/2025

🔥 "NO SHORTCUTS." That's the Laws way. 🔥

When Al Laws sat down with us, we were expecting a quick chat about the Whiskey Sanctuary's grand opening of the Whiskey Sanctuary… but we got 40 minutes of unfiltered whiskey wisdom. 🥃

🎧 In this Bootleg Episode, Al reveals:
▶️ The five-year battle to build Denver's newest whiskey destination.
▶️ The custom staircase that nearly wrecked the project.
▶️ The CU Athletics collab—Ralphie's Reserve & Black & Gold Bourbon.
▶️ The evolution of Laws' whiskey blending & finishing process.
🚨 And why they'll never take shortcuts in whiskey-making or life.

This episode is raw, real, and packed with whiskey knowledge you won't hear anywhere else.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube!

📍 If you're in Denver, stop by the Whiskey Sanctuary and see it for yourself!

🔥 What happens when a whiskey distillery refuses to take shortcuts? You beat Four Roses for the World's Best Small Batch...
02/12/2025

🔥 What happens when a whiskey distillery refuses to take shortcuts? You beat Four Roses for the World's Best Small Batch Bourbon. 🥃

At Laws Whiskey House, patience isn’t just a virtue—it’s the key ingredient in every bottle. From Colorado-grown heirloom grains to their bold, high-proof distillation process, Laws is proving that great whiskey takes time. But did you know their distillery started under a secret identity?

We sat down with Casey Rizzo (Brand Manager) and Sam Poirier (Head Distiller) to uncover the stories behind Laws’ grain-to-glass philosophy, team-driven distilling process, and their newest project, the Headwaters Series.

🎧 Episode Highlights:
✅ How Laws built its reputation on aged-to-perfection whiskey—with zero rushed releases.
✅ Why their team-first approach means no Master Distiller—just a dedicated crew making great whiskey together.
✅ The influence of Colorado’s terroir on their bourbon and rye.
✅ How the Headwaters Series is using whiskey to support water conservation efforts.

🔥 Featured Whiskeys:
🥃 Laws Headwaters Series Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube! Link in bio!

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