Compare
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$110 – $180 vs. ~$49 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +4 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$49 – $55 ~$93 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- 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
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
- 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).