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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +3 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$49 – $55 ~$88 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/3 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13: Bardstown's annual blend of older sourced bourbons. Rich and dessert-like, with creme brulee, toffee and dark fruit over peppery oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons with more proof behind it and 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).