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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$49 – $55 ~$38 less |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/3 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- 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 (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).