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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$49 – $55 ~$298 less |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind 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 (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).