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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$415 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof 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, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).