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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$38 less | ~$80 – $100 |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/6 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).