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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and W.L. Weller Antique 107 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$49 – $55 vs. ~$50 – $110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 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.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
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 lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).