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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years +7 yr |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +8 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 ~$400 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/7 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 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 Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof 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 (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).