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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$443 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity 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 rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).