Compare
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 5 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +25 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$49 – $55 ~$18 less |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year: Willett's own young distillate at full barrel proof. It is loud and sweet, all caramel corn, pastry and citrus, with a lot of heat for a four-year bourbon. Proof varies by batch.
- 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 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year if you want a young, hot, barrel-proof pour that shows off Willett's own distillate.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).