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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs George T. Stagg
Put Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon next to George T. Stagg and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$423 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 3/6 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat (George T. Stagg).