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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | 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 | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 | ~$49 – $55 ~$53 less |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 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 Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
- 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 Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
- 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 (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).