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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and W.L. Weller Full Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$49 – $55 vs. ~$50 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 ~$33 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon W.L. Weller Full Proof
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 Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).