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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | 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 | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$27 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Ezra Brooks 99
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 2/3 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
- 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 Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point and 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 rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).