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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and Wild Turkey Rare Breed sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$49 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).