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George T. Stagg vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put George T. Stagg next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | 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 | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$49 – $55 ~$423 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/5 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind 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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).