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Zackariah Harris vs Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Zackariah Harris and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | 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 | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$35 less | ~$49 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Zackariah Harris and Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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.
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Zackariah Harris
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Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/6 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 2/3 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly 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 more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, old-fashioned (Play Like a Champion Today Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon).