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Buffalo Trace vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Buffalo Trace next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$444 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- Buffalo Trace and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Buffalo Trace
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).