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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$30 less | ~$78 – $85 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 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.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).