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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Old Forester 100 Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$26 – $32 ~$23 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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Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).