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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Four Roses Single Barrel next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Single Barrel | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% 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 – $55 ~$425 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 Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 7/7 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range 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 neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).