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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 87).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years +1 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$40 – $45 ~$10 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).