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Penelope Four Grain vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Penelope Four Grain and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$17 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Penelope Four Grain and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Penelope Four Grain
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/6 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- 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 Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).