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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$20 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/5 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
- 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 rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).