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Penelope Toasted Series vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Penelope Toasted Series and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish 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 Toasted Series); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).