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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 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 | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$49 – $55 ~$41 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/3 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).