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George T. Stagg vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put George T. Stagg next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | 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 | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +31 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/7 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (George T. Stagg); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).