Experience MB Roland Distillery
Behind the Barrel
Our Journey:
A Legacy in the Making
MB Roland Distillery is founded as one of Kentucky’s first craft distilleries.
Kentucky Pink Lemonade launched.
Release of first batch of MB Roland Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
MB Roland becomes an inaugural member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour.
Hosted first annual crawfish boil.
Total Solar Eclipse with 6,000+ guests in attendance.
Launch of the Stavesmen Program, paving the way for our exciting expansion.
Debut of Barker’s Mill Bottled In Bond Bourbon.
Construction of 5,000 barrel warehouse featuring Kentucky’s largest solo artist mural.
Barker’s Mill & MB Roland Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey win gold at Ascot Awards.
Our Founders
Merry Beth (Roland) Tomaszewski
Co-Founder
Merry Beth is the “MB” behind MB Roland Distillery. With a background in business and a passion for creating something truly unique, Merry Beth co-founded the distillery alongside her husband, Paul, in 2009. Her vision and commitment to authenticity have been instrumental in building MB Roland into a respected name in craft spirits. Merry Beth’s dedication to preserving tradition while embracing innovation continues to shape the distillery’s legacy.
Paul Tomaszewski
Co-Founder + Master Distiller
Paul is the master distiller and creative force behind MB Roland Distillery. A proud military veteran, Paul’s disciplined approach and attention to detail are evident in every product MB Roland creates. His passion for bourbon-making is matched only by his commitment to honoring Kentucky’s storied history of distillation. With Merry Beth by his side, Paul’s hands-on approach ensures that every step of the grain-to-glass process meets their uncompromising standards. Together, they have built a distillery that embodies their shared love of craft and tradition.
Community Support
Please note: we unfortunately are unable to provide donations for schools and youth-related organizations.