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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by proof (90 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 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 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).