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Buffalo Trace vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put Buffalo Trace next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$21 less | ~$49 – $55 |
- Buffalo Trace and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Buffalo Trace
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).