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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$11 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).