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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years +5 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$420 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).