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Penelope Rio vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Penelope Rio and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | 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 | 98 proof (49% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$49 – $55 ~$38 less |
- 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
Penelope Rio
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Rio Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/3 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Rio 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.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- 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 Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).