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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Jim Beam Black
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Jim Beam Black reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 7 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% 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- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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 Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
fruit 3/3 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going with an older age statement and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).