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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$41 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/8 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).