Compare
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Rowan's Creek
Put Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon next to Rowan's Creek and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$7 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Rowan's Creek
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).