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Stagg vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Put Stagg next to Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$49 – $55 ~$43 less |
- Stagg and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/5 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).