MB Roland Distillery is located in Pembroke, Kentucky, southeast of Hopkinsville in Christian County. Founded in 2009 by Paul and Merry Beth Tomaszewski, the distillery’s name was inspired by a practical decision: “Tomaszewski” didn’t quite fit the classic Kentucky bourbon image, so Paul chose to honor his wife by using her maiden name, Roland, along with her initials. A handy tip for anyone considering a distillery venture—naming it after your spouse might just be the way to go.
Officially registered as DSP-KY-15010, MB Roland proudly features “Old 2nd District” on its bottles and barrel heads. This pays homage to Kentucky’s pre-Prohibition division into eight tax districts, with the 2nd district representing western Kentucky.
MB Roland’s commitment to local sourcing is clear. All grains come from Kentucky, with food-grade white corn grown and cleaned by Christian County Grain. The rye comes from Walnut Farms in Logan County, while malted barley is sourced from South Fork Malthouse in Cynthiana, grown specifically for beverage distilling…