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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Stagg
Put Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon next to Stagg and you have a blender-built, high-wheat bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$43 less | ~$70 – $120 |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat (Stagg).