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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Eagle Rare 12 Year next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$410 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).