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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Jack Daniel’s Bonded sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years +1 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$30 – $38 ~$18 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).