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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Evan Williams Black Label
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Evan Williams Black Label reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$14 – $18 ~$36 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).