Maker’s Mark has collaborated with two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo to create a custom bourbon blend, “Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1.” Developed through Maker’s Mark’s Private Selection program, the blend reflects Adebayo’s personal tastes and celebrates his close relationship with his mother, Marilyn Blount. The product is available at select Miami retailers for $69.99.
Adebayo and his mother visited the Maker’s Mark Distillery earlier this year to design the custom blend, which features bold notes of vanilla, baking spice, and toasted coconut, along with a light aroma of honeysuckle and clove. Bottled at 112.2 proof, the bourbon is part of Maker’s Mark’s initiative to allow individuals and partners to create personalized versions of their whiskey.
The launch was celebrated on November 20 in Miami with a dinner and reception attended by Adebayo’s friends and family, including NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe and DJ Irie. Guests enjoyed cocktails crafted from the “Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1” blend.
Rob Samuels, eighth-generation whisky maker and managing director of Maker’s Mark, emphasized the collaboration’s significance, noting it combines Maker’s Mark’s dedication to exceptional bourbon with a commitment to uplifting visionaries making a difference in their communities.