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Colorado’s Award-Winning Root Shoot Spirits New Limited Release: Homestead High Proof Series
The Homestead Series is the next, high-proof chapter of Root Shoot Whiskey’s Colorado-crafted whiskey – sown, grown and malted on Root Shoot Malting’s 5th generation Colorado farm
May 263 min read


Websites and a Ton More: How Turn It Up Media Builds Brands That Keep It Real
Your website is your digital taproom, the online home where your brand vibe lives, breathes, and invites people in. But a great website is a single note in an authentic path to your brand story. At Turn It Up Media, we don't just build websites (we have never addressed the website as a standalone service before, until 3,2,1...now). We help passionate founders, brewers, distillers, farmers, riders and authentic visionaries show up in a real way, with clarity, creativity, and a
May 145 min read


HOW WE HELPED THE WORLD'S BEST WHISKEY GO TO MARKET: Launching Root Shoot Spirits Single Malt Whiskey
We've been collaborating with our friends at Olander Farms and Root Shoot Malting for many years. When they reached out about supporting their five year project of launching a single malt whiskey in 2023 we were quick to respond...hell yes! The Root Shoot team came to us with an aged product and chosen packaging, including bottles and printed labels. From there it was up to our collaboration to develop a strategic path to market and bring their story to life. This whiskey is
May 144 min read


World’s Best Whiskey: Colorado’s Root Shoot Whiskey Named Spirit of the Year at London Spirits Competition
Award-winning Root Shoot Whiskey begins with malt sown, grown and malted on Root Shoot Malting’s 5th generation Olander family farm (photo: Turn It Up Media Loveland, Colo., April 23, 2026 – Root Shoot Spirits’ American Single Malt Whiskey (50% ABV) was named Spirit of the Year, Whisky of the Year, and American Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at the international London Spirits Competition! Incredibly, the same Colorado-crafted spirit also just took home Double Gold at the Am
Apr 293 min read


2025 Turn It Up Beverage Wrap Up
We’re thankful for the relationships and proud of the results setting our clients up for success and setting them apart from the industry despite the headwinds for much of the beverage industry in 2025. Although we are an agency, everyone at Turn It Up has sat on the other side of the desk and managed brands. We are storytellers and brand builders, not just designers, copywriters and strategists. That comprehensive brand experience provides intention to our approach and deli
Jan 284 min read


Root Shoot’s Craft Malt Shines in NEW High Rye Straight Malt Whiskey
High Rye Straight Malt Whiskey is Colorado crafted with barley and rye sown, grown and malted on Root Shoot Malting’s 5th generation...
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Root Shoot Whiskey Named American Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at London Spirits International Competition
Award-winning Root Shoot Whiskey begins with malt sown, grown and malted on Root Shoot Malting’s 5th generation Olander family farm...
May 8, 20253 min read
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