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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +2 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$49 – $55 ~$11 less |
| 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.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
- 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 Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice with an older age statement 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 at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).