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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so proof (106 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +1 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon does 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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/3 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with slightly more proof behind 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).