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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put Old Grand-Dad Bonded next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% 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 | ~$24 – $30 ~$25 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad Bonded
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 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 Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- 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 Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).