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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Stellum Bourbon
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).