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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Praedictum 15 Year
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$420 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie 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 neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).