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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$24 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).