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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Larceny Barrel Proof and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$49 – $55 ~$11 less |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Larceny Barrel Proof
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
- 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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).