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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Old Forester 86 Proof
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Old Forester 86 Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Old Forester 86 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) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$20 – $26 ~$29 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 86 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Old Forester 86 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
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 Old Forester 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof).