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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 5 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$12 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Wild Turkey Longbranch: Eight-year Wild Turkey filtered through American oak charcoal and then Texas mesquite charcoal. It is softer and sweeter than the usual Turkey, with honey and orange and a faint smoke.
- 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 Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a lower price point and 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, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).