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Baker’s 7 Year vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Baker’s 7 Year and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +2 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$49 – $55 ~$11 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Baker’s 7 Year
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/5 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point with an older age statement.
- 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 at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).