MB Roland Distillery

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MB Roland Distillery
TypeDistillery
Founded2009
FounderPaul & Merry Beth Tomaszewski
Headquarters Pembroke, Kentucky

MB Roland Distillery is a Pembroke, Kentucky based craft distillery, opened in 2009. It is known as Kentucky's first modern completely "grain to glass" craft distillery. [1]

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History

The MB Roland Distillery was founded by Paul & Merry Beth ("MB") Tomaszewski in 2009. The site of the distillery sits on a former Amish family farm, [2] which serves as the home for the visitor center, rickhouse and distillery. [3]

Spirits

The distillery offers 23 different spirits, including moonshine, malt whiskey, corn whiskey, wheat whiskey, rye whiskey, bourbon whiskey, and other flavored moonshines. The final strength of their whiskeys is typically 105-120 proof. [3]

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References

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  2. "MB Roland: Old-School and Innovative Kentucky Distillers". www.americasbestracing.net. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  3. 1 2 "MB Roland Distillery - Bourbon Obsessed". bourbonobsessed.com. Retrieved 2023-03-21.

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