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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Ezra Brooks 99
Put Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon next to Ezra Brooks 99 and you have a blender-built, high-wheat bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$27 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
fruit 3/2 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
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.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).