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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Smooth Ambler Old Scout 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 | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% 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 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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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).