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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put Barrell Foundation Bourbon next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 5 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 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.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).