He credits his mom as his inspiration!
Miami Heat Star Bam Adebayo has just teamed up with his mother, Marilyn Blount, for a limited edition Maker’s Mark blend, PR Newswire reports. The Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1 bourbon just launched, Adebayo crediting his mom with inspiring him to work on the custom bourbon with Maker’s Mark.
“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,” said Adebayo.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist visited the Maker’s Mark Distillery earlier with year with his mother to participate in the brand’s Private Selection program. First launched in 1953, Maker’s Mark is a handmade Kentucky bourbon known for its flavor-first innovative blends. One of the largest bourbon distilleries in the world, Maker’s Mark runs a program that allows individuals, restaurant, and retail partners to purchase their own barrel and create custom blends of Maker’s Mark. Adebayo and Blount participated in the program, creating a 112.2 proof blend that features strong notes of vanilla, baking spice, toasted coconut, and an aroma of honeysuckle and clove.
Maker’s Mark managing director and eighth-generation whisky maker Rob Samuels said the partnership with Adebayo and Blount is just the kind that the brand wants to continue fostering, hoping to expand the brand’s footprint through unique partnerships like this one.
“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,” said Samuels.
Adebayo celebrated the launch of the limited edition collection alongside his mom in Miami this week. They held a special dinner and reception surrounded by family and friends with specialty-made Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1 cocktails. The new Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1 is currently available at select retailers in Miami for just $69.99. To get your bottle, click HERE.
Cover photo: Bam Adebayo Teams up With His Mom for a Special ‘Maker’s Mark’ Bourbon Collection/Photo Credit: Maker’s Mark