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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 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 Ocean Aged at Sea | 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 | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$49 – $55 ~$26 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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.
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea: Bourbon that spends months rocking in a ship's hold. Each voyage tastes a little different, but expect caramel and dark sugar with a savory, faintly salty edge from the trip.
- 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 Ocean Aged at Sea if you want a conversation-piece bourbon with a savory, slightly briny twist from aging at sea 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 at a lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).