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Old Forester Statesman vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Old Forester Statesman and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).