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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | 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 | 10 years +5 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$49 – $55 |
- 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).