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Yellowstone Select vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$7 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Yellowstone Select and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for 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 with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).