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1792 Small Batch vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$22 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon: A Notre Dame-licensed wheater given a second, double-oaked barrel. Maple, honey butter and toasted nuts lead, with charred wood and pepper on a long, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon if you want a double-oaked wheater with maple, toasted nuts and charred wood with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).