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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Praedictum 15 Year
Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | 15 years +9 yr |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +3 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$398 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).