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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Smooth Ambler Old Scout and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 5 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$7 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a slightly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).