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Bulleit Bourbon vs Praedictum 15 Year
Bulleit Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$447 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Praedictum 15 Year does 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
Bulleit Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere 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.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).