Maker’s Mark x Kelsey Plum: Limited Edition "Yam Jam" Bourbon

Elite Athletics Meets Craft Distilling: Discover Kelsey Plum’s Limited Bourbon

Renowned bourbon brand Maker’s Mark has announced a cross-industry collaboration with two-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Kelsey Plum, unveiling the limited-edition Private Selection series: "Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum". This expression will be available in limited quantities at select retailers in Los Angeles starting May 7. Last year, Kelsey Plum visited the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Kentucky to participate in the Private Selection program, personally crafting this unique expression through a customized secondary finishing process that reflects her personal style and artisan spirit.

Cask Strength Bottling: Delicate Layers and Precision

This bourbon is bottled at 55.65% ABV cask strength. Official tasting notes reveal aromas of vibrant chili spice, citrus, and toasted oak. The palate evolves into sophisticated layers of sweet potato pie, toasted walnuts, and soft baking spices, followed by a finish of bittersweet dark chocolate, cherry, and orange peel. Kelsey Plum brought the same precision, boldness, and focus she exhibits on the court to the blending process, giving this whiskey a distinct vitality.

Creative Cocktails and Charity: The "Perfectly Unreasonable" Philosophy

Beyond its excellence as a neat pour, Kelsey Plum developed a signature cocktail, "KP’s Kicking Mule", reimagining the classic Mule with blood orange and blackberry. The brand has donated the first barrel of this whiskey to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support firefighter resources. This project is part of the global "Perfectly Unreasonable" initiative, showcasing the brand's long-term support for women’s basketball. Managing Director Rob Samuels stated that this partnership perfectly combines the brand's pursuit of excellence with the athlete's authentic character.

📅 Release Date: 2026-04-30

🔗 Source: https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-news/makers-mark-kelsey-plum-launch-yam-jam-bourbon/