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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 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 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +7 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$49 – $55 ~$48 less |
- 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
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/3 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with slightly 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).