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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +1 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$49 – $55 ~$26 less |
| 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/3 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).