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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).