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Four Roses Bourbon vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$27 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| 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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).