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Baker’s 7 Year vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | 15 years +8 yr |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$413 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Baker’s 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).