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Four Roses Bourbon vs Praedictum 15 Year
Four Roses Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$450 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
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 3/7 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
- 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 (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).