Have you ever heard of Olympic Gold Medalist, NBA All-Star and Miami Heat starting center Bam Adebayo? Well I am sure many of you haven’t but that didn’t stop Maker’s Mark from collaborating with him and his mother to release their own custom blend, Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1.
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Bam worked with his mother, Marilyn Blount, on the blend and that is why the limited-release has been called “Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1″. On the nose it smells of honeysuckle and clove and it has notes of vanilla and baking spice, as well as toasted coconut.
“My mom is my inspiration on and off the court, and it was a great experience to create our own custom blend of Maker’s Mark. Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1 celebrates what my mom and I both love best about the iconic Kentucky bourbon.” ~ Bam Adebayo
Bam and his mother Marilyn went to the Maker’s Mark Distillery earlier in the year to participate in the brand’s Private Selection program. This program allows people to buy a barrel and explore their own unique visions of Maker’s Mark.
“It was a pleasure to host Bam and Marilyn at the Maker’s Mark homeplace this summer – to share what makes our brand so special and to bring their taste vision of Maker’s Mark to life through the Private Selection program. This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to combine our passion for exceptional bourbon with a deep commitment to supporting visionaries who create a positive impact in communities around the country.” ~ Rob Samuels, eighth-generation whisky maker and managing director of Maker’s Mark.
It's great to see Maker’s Mark partnering with a celebrity who is truly passionate about the whiskey they are creating.
