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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 5 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$11 less | ~$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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
- 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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a slightly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).