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Evan Williams Black Label vs Praedictum 15 Year
Evan Williams Black Label and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$459 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Praedictum 15 Year does 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
Evan Williams Black Label
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).