# Ryan Thompson on Whiskey, Community, and Honoring the 10th Mountain Division

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Podcast: [The Scene Projects](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scene-projects-7070430)
Published: 2026-05-21T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scene-projects.onpodcastai.com/episodes/Wt1mfofL4M6
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## Resource

Bubba Startz welcomes Ryan Thompson, who shares his journey into the world of distilling and whiskey making. Ryan discusses his early career and the challenges he faced in the whiskey business, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and community both in podcasting and business. The conversation is peppered with Ryan's favorite podcast moments and whiskey anecdotes. They delve into the tribute 10th Mountain Whiskey pays to military heritage and the ski industry's debt to the 10th Mountain Division. Ryan highlights current operations of the modern division and teases upcoming community events. The episode wraps up with contact details, a Memorial Day event promotion, and plans for a Vail Village visit.

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