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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Praedictum 15 Year
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Praedictum 15 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$75 – $200 vs. ~$400 – $550).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +18 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 ~$338 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).