Episode Twenty Four

In this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with Todd Matonich, Director of Military Division at Jay Mattingly Distillery and president of Rolling Thunder Kentucky. They discuss Todd's life from growing up on a Michigan beef farm to his service as a Navy EOD tech, and how those experiences shaped his work supporting veterans. The conversation covers palate warmers and tasting notes, the craft distillery experience at Jay Mattingly, military-focused bottle programs that give back to veterans, and community outreach through Rolling Thunder. Todd shares candid stories from deployment, his path to bourbon, and how the distillery supports veterans’ causes.