Meet our Distiller, Mike
MB Roland Distillery would like to introduce our distillers, the folks responsible for the continued success of what we do here.
Mike Bibb started working at MB Roland Distillery as a tour guide in the gift shop a little over two years ago. He then became a full-time distiller about a year ago.
Before starting at MB Roland, Mike was in the military for 14 years and spent most of those years stationed at Fort Campbell. His rank was Staff Sergeant E-6, and he was with the 187th Infantry Regiment, Rakkasans, of the 101st Airborne Division. He was deployed to Iraq (OIF 5-6) and Afghanistan (OEF 10-11).
Here are some more Q and A’s to get to know Mike!
Q: How long did it take you to become a Distiller?
- A: Full-time, about a year after working in the gift shop as a tour guide.
Q: What’s the best part about your job?
- A: The people I work with!
Q: What is your favorite MBR product?
- A: I really like the Rye Whiskey.
Q: Do you have a favorite cocktail made from MBR products?
- A: An old fashioned.
Q: Of all the animals at MBR, who is your favorite?
- A: Red the cat.
Q: When giving a tour, what is the most asked question about the distillery?
- A: “How long does the process take to make bourbon from start to finish?”
Mike went on to say that the reason he got into distilling is that “It has always been an interest of mine, and I like bourbon, a lot.”
Find more information on our MB Roland products here.
MB Roland Distillery is a completely “grain to glass” craft distillery located in Pembroke, KY. We use local white corn to hand make each of our products ranging from our unique “distillation & barrel proof” Kentucky Bourbon to our naturally-flavored Kentucky Pink Lemonade. For more information, stop by for a tour or visit our website today.
