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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$408 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone 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, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).